146 Central Venous Access Device

Question 1

What are the INDICATIONS for using a CVAD ACCESS DEVICE

Answer 1

Actual/ potential need for IV medication/ fluid therapy
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IV unobtainable
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Cardiac Arrest or Pre-arrest

Question 2

What are the conditions for using a CVAD?

Answer 2

Patient has a CVAD with an accessible external lumen

Question 3

What are the CONTRINDICATIONS for using a CVAD?

Answer 3

1. Inability to confirm patency
2. Inability to flush or aspirate
3. Injury/fracture proximal to site
4. Swelling of involved limb
5. Bleeding at insertion site