Access Device Guidelines: Recommendations for Nursing Practice and Education (3rd ed.)

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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
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