Indications for CVAD

Question 1

Cancer

Answer 1

chemotherapy, infuse irritating or vesicant medications

Question 2

infection

Answer 2

long-term administration of antibiotics

Question 3

pain

Answer 3

long-term administration of pain medication

Question 4

drugs at risk to cause phlebitis

Answer 4

epoprostenol (Flolan)
calcium chloride
potassium chloride
amiodarone (Cordarone)

Question 5

nutritional replacement

Answer 5

• infusion of parenteral nutrition (PN)

- able to infuse higher dextrose solutions through CVAD than peripheral line

Question 6

blood samples

Answer 6

multiple blood draws for diagnostic tests over a period of time

Question 7

blood transfusions

Answer 7

infusion of blood or blood products acutely, as well as over a period of time

Question 8

renal failure

Answer 8

-perform hemodialysis (especially acute) or continuous renal replacement therapy

Question 9

shock, burns

Answer 9

infusion of high volumes of fluid and electrolyte replacement

Question 10

hemodynamic monitoring

Answer 10

used to measure central venous pressure (CVP) to assess fluid balance

Question 11

heart failure

Answer 11

perform ultrafiltration

Question 12

autoimmune disorders

Answer 12

perform plasmapheresis