Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Nursing Best Practice Guidelines

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Care and Maintenance to Reduce Vascular Access Complications
Pre-reading
Background
Glossary of Clinical Terms
Practice Reference – Evidence Informed Recommendations
Practice Recommendations
At Point of Care
Blood Withdrawl from Central Venous Access Devices
Flushing and Locking Interventions Table
Algorithm for troubleshooting catheter occlusion
Change Times According to Solution Type
Catheter Patency
Managing withdrawal occlusions
Client’s and Families’ Education
Resources