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Ther II Central Lines
central line types and care
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02/03/2008

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Term
Placement of central lines are what kind of technique?
Definition
sterile
Term
When using the subclavian/ jugular vein for central line placement the patient should be in what position?
Definition
Trendelenburg (head down)
Term
When placing a central line what should be put under the client's shoulder on the proposed side to distend the veins and decrease pneumothorax?
Definition
a rolloed towel or sheet
Term
Permanent lines are put in place using what kind of anesthesia?
Definition
general
Term

To confirm placement what should be done?

 

When should it be done?

Definition

Chest x-ray

 

prior to use

Term

What position should the client be in for removal of a temporary central line?

Definition
supine-flat
Term
While gently removing the catheter, the nurse should have the patient perform what technique?
Definition
Valsalva's
Term
Valsalva's manuever is performed upon catheter removal to prevent what?
Definition
air embolism
Term
What kind of dressing is applied to the site after removal?
Definition
sterile
Term
What position should the patient be in for a short period following removal of central line?
Definition
flat
Term

What are the nursing implications following removal of a central line?

Definition

 Monitor for sigs of complications such as site bleeding.

Monitor vital signs.

Chart.

Term
Central line site should be sealed within what time frame?
Definition
72 hours
Term
How should a culture be done on the catheter tip?
Definition
Clip the tip with sterile scissors and allow the tip to drop into a sterile container.
Term

How frequently should a transparent dressing be changed on a central line?

Gauze dressing?

Definition

72 hours.

48 hours.

Change more frequently if dressing b/c unocclusive.

Term

What directions should you clean the site when changing the dressing?

Definition

center to outer areas in a circular pattern

Term
If you are using Chloraprep to cleanse the site what motion should you use to cleanse the site?
Definition
Back and forth with friction, from center to outer.
Term
Wha should you observe the site for while cleaning?
Definition
erythema, edema, drainage
Term
What should you do before and after dressing changes?
Definition
Wash hands!!
Term
You should never use what when changing a dressing?
Definition
scissors
Term
This is a small circular pad that has been impregnated with antimicrobial agents to help provide extra protection from microorganisms:
Definition
Bio-patch
Term
If a central lines becomes disconnected you should do what?
Definition
CLAMP THE CATHETER
Term
Typical change of catheter injection cap is how frequent?
Definition
depends on frequency of use- typical is 3-7 days
Term
Six types of central lines
Definition

Triple lumen

Subclavian

Hickman

Implantable ports

Peripheral inserted central lines(PICC)

Groshong catheter

 

Term
These two central line forms are temporary, may be placed at the bedside, is placed into the subclavian or jugular and the tip is threaded into the superior vena cava?
Definition

Triple lumen

subclavian line

Term
Triple lumen and subclavian lines are flushed with___ml of ___ followed by ____ml of ______every _______hours.
Definition

5ml of NS

1-2 ml of 100U heparin

8 hours

Term
Triple lumen has how many ports?
Definition
3
Term
The three ports are what color and lumen gauge?
Definition

White-18 gauge

Blue-18 gauge

Brown- 16 gauge

Term
What is the longest of the three?
Definition
White- proximal
Term
What is shortest of the three ports?
Definition
Brown- distal
Term
What is the middle port?
Definition
Blue- median
Term
The subclavian is what kind of lumen?
Definition
single
Term
This central line is for long term use (several months to years) and is placed under general anesthesia into the subclavian?
Definition

Hickman

Term
This catheter is tunneled underneath the skin in the chest wall with exit just below the nipple line?
Definition
Hickman
Term
Exiting heparin should be aspirated with this catheter?
Definition
Hickman
Term
The Hickman catheter should be flushed with ____ml of ___ followed by _____ml of _______how frequently?
Definition

10ml NS

2-2.5ml 100U heparin

once a day (if not in use)

Term
How many lines can a Hickman have?
Definition
single or dual
Term
These are placed under the skin surgically under general or local anesthesia?
Definition
Implantable ports
Term
The anatomical placement of a Central implantable port differs from the Hickman how?
Definition
Central Implantable ports are placed just above nipple line
Term

These veins are used for peripheral ports?

Definition
Basilic and cephalic
Term

Implantable ports are accessed using what kind of technique?

Definition
aseptic
Term
What kind of needles are used with implantable ports?
Definition
Huber needles (non-coring)
Term

If not in use central implantable ports are flushed how often/

with ____ml of _____

followed by____ml of 100U of_______

Definition

once a month

10ml NS

3-10 ml of heparin

Term

Periperal ports not in use are flushed when?

with what?

followed by?

Definition

once a month

2 mL of NS

1 mL of 100U of heparin

Term
These lines are temporary and placed percutaneously through cephalic/ basilic vein by specially trained nurses?
Definition
Peripheral inserted central lines (PICC)
Term
PICC are threaded using a______ via the subclavian into the  superior vena cava.
Definition
stylet or guide wire
Term
Placement must be checked how before use of a PICC line?
Definition

x-ray

Term
PICC lines are flushed using ____ml of ____. followed by ____mL of________. how frequent if not in use?
Definition

2mL of NS

1mL of 100U heparin

8-12 hours

Term
How many lines can a PICC have?
Definition
1 or 2
Term
PICC lines can be used how long?
Definition
several weeks to months not exceeding 1 year
Term
This line has a valve at its tip and is made of silicone rubber
Definition
Groshong
Term
The valve at the catheter tip is for what purpose?
Definition
to prevent backflow and clotting
Term
How should a Groshong be flushed?
Definition
briskly with 5ml NS
Term
What size syringe should be used to flush a central line?
Definition
10mL
Term
NEVER USE THIS SIZE SYRINGE TO FLUSH A LINE
Definition
3mL
Term
The amount of heparinized solution_________ the filling volume of the catheter.
Definition
equals
Term
after an infusion what should be done to a line?
Definition
flushed
Term
What is meant by use positive pressure when flushing a central line?
Definition
Positive pressure is used to prevent reflux of blood back into the catheter. It is created by closing the clamp while flushing the final mL of solution and keeping your finger on the plunger until the clamp is securely closed
Term

What indicated that positive pressure was not maintained?

Definition
Blood backing up in the line
Term
If a line becomes clotted what can the physician use to unclot the line?
Definition
fibrinolytic therapy
Term
What is most recognized fibrinolytic
Definition
Urokinase
Term
This fibrinolytic has many risk factors and side effects?
Definition
Streptokinase
Term
This is known as t-PA and is now being used to unclot catheters?
Definition

Alteplase (Activase) or

Cathflo Activase

Term
What nursing measure can be taken to help re-establish proper fluid flow?
Definition

open closed clamp

reposition patient

flush cath with NS

Have patient raise arm above head on side of cath

Term
Who should do trouble shooting with central lines ?
Definition

nurses with experience and extensive IV therapy knowledge and physicians

Term
These intravenous lines are placed into the mid to proximal portion of the upper arm
Definition
Mid line catheter
Term
Midline caths are flushed with __mL of NS followed by ___mL 100U heparin every ___hours
Definition

5-10

2-3

12

Term
these caths are placed at the proximal axillary or subclavian vein
Definition
Midclavicular catheters
Term
Utilizd in critical care units to monitor patients blood pressure- inserted by physician
Definition
Arterial lines
Term
Hemodynamic monitoring catheter. Lumens used to attach data monitoring devices to determine cardiac output, core temperature, hemodynamic analysis
Definition
Swan-Ganz
Term
Temporary and permanent- dressing is same as central line- existing heparin is ALWAYS aspirated first
Definition
hemodialysis cath
Term

hemodialysis caths are flushed with how many mL for a temp line?

perm line?

 

Definition

1.3mL

1.5mL

of 5000U heparin once daily

Term

these are placed in the forearm-connects artery to vein- cannulated and utilized during dialysis

Definition
arteriovenous fistulas (AV)
Term
totally implanted dialysis access system- consists of two titanium and stainless valves with two 12FR cannulae attached.
Definition
implanted ports for dialysis
Term
These are for placed for pain management drug administration via epidural space
Definition
epidural catheters
Term

Catheter placed into the bone-fluid and meds administration-usually emergency measure during resuscitation.

Used when conventional IV vannot be used.

large bore needle inserted into bone marrow of tibia, distal femur

Definition
intraosseous
Term
IV complications can be recognized by what s/s?
Definition
edema, erythema, drainage, tenderness
Term
Characteristics of infiltration
Definition

edema

blanched

cold

no fluid flow by gravity.

Term
Phlebitis characteristics
Definition

heat

pain

redness

edema

streaking

Term
Infection
Definition

same as phlebitis

discharge

fever/ sepsis

site warmth

Term
Air embolism charactistics
Definition

decreased BP

cyanosis

tachycardia

jugular vein distention

loss of consciousness

Term
allergic reaction
Definition

minor: rash, redness, itching

major: anaphylaxis

Term
circulatory overload
Definition

pulmonary edema

dyspnea

cough

cyanosis

frothy pink sputum

jugular vein distention

possibly ascites, wt. gain, edema

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