Central Venous Catheter Care in Children
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2009-09-21
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Somtawin Sirireung; Registered Nurse (Haematology-Oncology Unit), Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
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Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
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Medications and nutritions are generally given to patients via the intestinal tract. When oral administration is not possible, the venous system is an alternative route which comprises peripheral and central veins. The selection of either peripheral or central venous route depends on the purpose of usage. With advances in medical technology, many kinds of long-term venous access devices have been developed for central venous use in children such as Hickman catheter, Broviac catheter, and Subcutaneous port for long-term uses, depending on the patient’s necessity and suitability. Catheter related complications are particularly related to age, development, and type of catheter in pediatric patients. Nurses have important roles in catheter care. They must have knowledge of the type, size, indication, advantage, and disadvantage of each catheter type. To fulfill these important roles, they must have adequate experiences and proficiency in catheter care in basis to maintain these devices as long as they are needed.
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Ramathibodi Nursing Journal; Vol. 14 No. 3, September - December 2008