Central Venous Catheters: Types, Indications, and Clinical Safety

Complete clinical reference on central venous catheters: non-tunneled CVCs (IJ, subclavian, femoral), tunneled catheters (Hickman, Broviac, Groshong), implanted ports, dialysis catheters, and CVAD tip location standards.

5 articles Updated Feb 2026

Tunneled Central Venous Catheters: Hickman, Broviac, and Groshong Clinical Guide

Clinical guide to tunneled central venous catheters: Hickman, Broviac, and Groshong types, indications, care and maintenance, flushing protocols, complication management, and comparison with implanted ports.

Non-Tunneled Central Venous Catheters: Clinical Guide to Insertion, Use, and Complications

Complete clinical guide to non-tunneled central venous catheters: site selection (IJ vs subclavian vs femoral), ultrasound-guided insertion, complications (pneumothorax, hemothorax, arterial injury), CLABSI prevention, and removal.

Implanted Vascular Access Ports: Complete Clinical Guide

Complete clinical guide to implanted vascular access ports: port anatomy, Huber needle access technique, ANTT flushing and locking protocol, power-injectable ports, port complications, and deaccess procedure.

Hemodialysis Vascular Access: AV Fistula, Graft, and Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Guide

Clinical guide to hemodialysis vascular access: AV fistula (preferred), AV graft, and tunneled hemodialysis catheter — indications, care, complications, the access hierarchy, and vessel preservation for CKD patients.

CVAD Tip Location Standards: CEVAD Consensus and Clinical Application

CVAD tip location standards per CEVAD 2020 consensus: cavoatrial junction target, radiographic landmarks, device-specific tip positions, tip confirmation methods (ECG, CXR, fluoroscopy), and malposition classification.