lines/tubes

Question 1

what is CVAD and what does it refer to

Answer 1

CVAD: central venous access devices

refer to:
- umbilical venous catheters
- peripherally inserted central catheter (PICCs)
- central venous catheters (CVCs)

Question 2

Visually access CVAD dressing every ___?

Answer 2

hour

Question 3

What S&S do you look out for in CVADs?

Answer 3

• redness, swelling
• inflammation
• tenderness
• exudates
• integrity of dressing

Question 4

CVADs: Report to doctor in the event where -

Answer 4

• line is blocked w frequent occlusion alarms from infusion pump
• pyrexia & unexplained tachycardia or tachypnoea, altered sensorium & lethargy