Journal article
Central Venous Catheter Care for the Patient With Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline
Abstract
PURPOSE: To develop an evidence-based guideline on central venous catheter (CVC) care for patients with cancer that addresses catheter type, insertion site, and placement as well as prophylaxis and management of both catheter-related infection and thrombosis.
METHODS: A systematic search of MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library (1980 to July 2012) identified relevant articles published in English.
Authors
Schiffer CA; Mangu PB; Wade JC; Camp-Sorrell D; Cope DG; El-Rayes BF; Gorman M; Ligibel J; Mansfield P; Levine M
Journal
Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol. 31, No. 10, pp. 1357–1370
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date
April 1, 2013
DOI
10.1200/jco.2012.45.5733
ISSN
0732-183X