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CVAD

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Discuss the 4 types of CVAD's.   *Non tunneled catheter - Triple lumen catheter (TLC) *Tunneled catheter - Hickman; Ashcath *Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) *Implanted port - Portacath  
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Describe placement of distal tip of catheter.   *IV catheter located in a central VENOUS vessel (internal jugular, subclavian, or femoral vein) *Distal tip of the catheter resting in the superior vena cava just above the right atrium *Xray to check placement prior to using  
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Identify symptoms of pneumothorax.   *S/S: SOB, CP, cough, hypotension, tachycardia, anxiety  
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What should you do in the event of an air embolism?   *Make sure all lumens are closed *Place on left side; head down; Trendelenburg position *Administer 100% O2; continuous O2 Sat monitoring *Page surgeon Stat *Ensure IV access *Draw labs and assist with Xray and ECG  
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Explain uses of tunneled catheter.   *Tunneled catheter is inserted into central vein and remainder is tunneled subcutaneously to a distant exit site *Tunneling helps secure catheter in place and reduces incidence of infection *Dwell time - may remain in place for several months to years  
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Explain uses of PICC lines?   *PICC inserted in upper arm but its tip goes past shoulder and ends in the superior vena cava *Chest xray to confirm proper placement *Stays in place for a year or more  
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Explain uses of implanted ports.   *Totally implanted under skin; more cosmetically appealing *Must use Huber non-coring needle to access them *Long term CVAD  
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Why is saline flushing of a central line so crucial?   *Helps confirm catheter's patency *Avoids drug incompatibilities *Ensures entire drug dose is given *Prevents thrombus formation (10 mL to flush) (every 8 hours in PICC lines)  
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What are the steps in Blood Sampling Method?   *Use 10 mL syringe (w/ 2mL NS) withdraw 5-10 mL of blood and DISCARD *Connect new 10mL syringe and withdraw amount of blood needed for order *Flush catheter w/ 10 mL NS *Close clip  
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What are the steps in Administering Medication?   *Attach 10mL syringe NS *Open clip *Aspirate for blood return (confirms patency) *Saline flush *Administer meds *Saline flush *Maintain positive pressure  
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