Abstract
PURPOSE: Chronic central venous catheters (CCVC) provide prompt intravenous access in sub-acute care unit patients with a high infection risk. Phlebosclerosis precludes insertion of peripheral venous lines. Many drugs are infused via central route only. Percutaneous central lines are considered high complication risk due to tracheostomy, oro-tracheal secretions and urinary-fecal incontinence.
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