Practicals · Paediatric Surgery · General procedures
Central venous access (percutaneous or cut-down, ultrasound guided) and CVAD care
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Perform independently (DrNB, NMC); DrNB6 Phase 1-2: perform independently in adults, with assistance in children
- Also called
- central line insertion, venous cut-down, CVAD care
Videos and resources
- VideoAccessing a Central Venous Catheter by M. Manning | OPENPediatrics11:54
- Video🎬 CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER (CVC) INSERTION PROCEDURE | ANIMATED EXPLANATION1:59
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Peripheral and central venous access” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 16)
“Peripheral and central venous access” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 13)
“Obtain a central venous access by open (cut-down) or percutaneous means, with or without ultrasound guidance. Routine care of a CVAD.” ( NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, page 12)
“Central line insertion” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 27)
“Central line insertion” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 25)