Central Line
Alternate Names : Central Venous Catheter, CVP Line
What happens later at home?
If the person is going home with the central line, the family will need to
learn how to care for the catheter. A visiting nurse can come to the home to help the family
with the care at first. The bandage at the insertion site will need to be changed every 3
days. The insertion site should also be inspected closely
for signs of infection. These signs include redness, warmth, drainage, and swelling.
What are the potential complications after the procedure?
While inserting the line, it is possible to puncture the lung. The catheter
may irritate the heart and cause irregular heartbeats, called
arrhythmias.
Other complications may include:
air embolism
bleeding
blood clot in the tubing
infection
Any of these complications may lead to the removal of the central line.
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