Practical Guide to Central Venous Cannulation

Practical Guide to Central Venous Cannulation

by Rodolfo Lanocita

This book offers comprehensive guidance on using ultrasound and other non-invasive techniques for the safe and effective insertion of central venous catheters. It covers essential topics such as available equipment, strategies for venous access, and techniques to evaluate catheter tip placement. Readers will also find thorough advice on preventing, diagnosing, and managing catheter-related complications including infections, thrombosis, and dislodgment, along with instructions on proper catheter care and maintenance. The text also highlights emerging technologies and innovative techniques in central venous cannulation.

Central venous access devices are indispensable in modern clinical practice, particularly in intensive care units and oncology settings, where physicians must understand when and how to place these devices. Oncology patients frequently require these catheters both during early active treatment and later for palliative care. Today, totally implantable venous access devices are recognized as safe, reliable, and highly effective for administering chemotherapy and parenteral therapies, with minimal morbidity and low complication rates.

Focused on practical, step-by-step operative instructions, this book serves as an essential resource for a wide range of healthcare professionals, including oncologists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, surgeons, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, physicians, and physician assistants, offering guidance to improve procedural safety and patient outcomes.