Lines, Drains, and Fluids Flashcards
What are the three types of peripheral access lines?
IV
PICC
Intraarterial
What are the different central line accesses?
CVC
COrdis
HD cath
VAP
What are the complication associated with IV? (4)
infx
Hematoma
infiltrate
Pain during administration
What are the uses for an IV?
Routine med administration of fluids
What are the sites for IVs?
Any visible and/or palpable veins
What is the relationship between gauge and size?
Inverse
Where are PICC lines usually placed?
Antecubital fossa
What are the uses for PICC lines?
Long term administration
Poor IV access
What are PICC lines NOT used for? Why?
Fluid resuscitation– small lines
What are the three major complications with PICC lines?
Venous thrombosis
Malposition/dislocation
Infection
Where are central venous catheters placed? (3)
IJV
Subclavian
Femoral
Are CVC used for fluid resuscitation?
Yes
What are the three common complications with CVC?
Pneumothorax
Infx
Arterial puncture
What are the three uses for CVCs?
Fluid resuscitation
Multiple med lines
Invasive monitoring
What are the three locations for a cordis?
IJ
Subclavian
Femoral
What are the uses for Cordis?
Fluid resuscitation Pulmonary artery cath Invasive monitoring SUrgery with rapid blood loss Multiple med line
What are the two major complications with Cordis?
Pneumothorax
Massive hemorrhage
What are the locations of the PA cath?
Subclavian or IJV
What are the uses for a PA cath?
Critically ill with cardiac instability
Major cardiac surgery
Hemodynamic monitoring
What are the three major complications with PA caths?
Pulmonary artery rupture
Papillary muscle damage
Valvular damage
What are the hemodialysis caths used for?
IVJ
Subclavian
Femoral