Venous Access Flashcards
1
Q
timing for venous access
A
6 weeks= PICC
6 months= Hickman
months-years= Portacath
2
Q
veins for venous access
A
- PICC= basilic vein
- Hickman= R internal jugular vein
- Portacath= jugular vein
3
Q
indications for PICC line
A
- fluids
- TPN
- drugs
- coagulopathy
- skin infection
4
Q
relative contraindications to PICC line
A
- central venous occlusion
- unsuitable veins
- poor renal function
- haemodialysis
- IV contrast allergy
5
Q
cuff with which venous access?
A
HICKMAN catheter– fibrin– local protective barrier for infection
6
Q
indications for Hickman
A
- fluids
- TPN
- drugs
- renal failure– hemodialysis
- cancer patients– blood products and chemo
7
Q
contraindications to Hickman
A
- coagulopathy
- skin infection
- active infection/sepsis
- haemodialysis
- thromboses central veins
8
Q
portacath contraindications
A
active infection
coagulopathy
