Caring for your central venous catheter: For adult patients - 03/2019

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Caring for your central venous catheter: For adult patients

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Abstract

This handout was written by staff at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA). It is available on Health Online as a courtesy to patients and staff at UWMC and SCCA. It includes step-by-step instructions on flushing the catheter, protecting the central line when bathing, and changing the dressing.

Author

Patient Care Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2011

Revision Date

03/2019

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General Subject

Medical Equipment & Supplies

Cancer

Specific Subject/Keyword

Self-care

Veins

Catheterization

Languages

English

Record ID

3943