| List of Abbreviations |
vii |
| Introduction |
1 |
| I. Objectives |
3 |
| II. Vascular access devices (VADs) |
5 |
| III. Subcutaneous (hypodermoclysis) infusion devices |
53 |
| IV. Arterial access devices |
59 |
| V. Intraventricular access devices |
69 |
| VI. Epidural and intrathecal access devices |
75 |
| VII. Intraperitoneal (IP) catheters |
81 |
| VIII. Implanted pumps |
95 |
| IX. Ambulatory infusion pumps |
101 |
| X. Education and documentation issues for access devices |
105 |
| XI. Special considerations for immunosuppressed patients with access devices |
107 |
| XII. Controversial issues |
111 |
| References |
137 |
| Appendices |
149 |
| Index |
165 |