Abstract
The management and care of patients in Greater Glasgow and Clyde needing long-term vascular access has changed markedly over the past six years. A nurse-led vascular access service has been introduced to reduce waiting times for patients requiring long-term venous access for treatments such as chemotherapy, long-term antibiotics, renal dialysis and feeding. Nurses in the service now insert tunnelled central venous catheters (TCVCs) and also educate and train other healthcare professionals. This service has led to a reduction in complications and provided a source of expert advice for both patients and healthcare professionals.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 16-8 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Nursing Times |
| Volume | 105 |
| Issue number | 24 |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Jul 2009 |
Keywords
- Catheters, Indwelling
- Education, Nursing, Continuing
- Humans
- Nurse-Patient Relations