Abstract
Milestones in the history of the development of vascular access and the subsequent advances in practical clinical applications are here described. The original achievements are presented and discussed. Fundamental steps to achieve a safe and effective IV access and management are pointed out.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices: Management in Mid- and Long-Term Clinical Setting |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag Italia s.r.l. |
Pages | 3-9 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Print) | 9788847023734, 9788847023727 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2012 |
Keywords
- Chemotherapy
- Supportive care in cancer
- Total parenteral nutrition
- Totally implantable central venous access device
- Tunneled central venous catheters
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)