| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 286 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. Totally implantable access devices -- pt. 3. Immediate complication : prevention and treatment -- pt. 4. Early complications : diagnosis and treatment -- pt. 5. Late complications |
| Summary |
Since their first application in 1982, Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices (TIVADs) have become increasingly important in the clinical practice, as more intensive chemotherapy and parenteral treatments have come into use. At this time, there is objective evidence that TIVADs are a safe, effective strategy for long-term venous access; they play a significant role throughout the management of the oncology patient, as they are needed in the initial phases for active treatments as well as in the last stages for palliative measures, making possible repeated administration of chemotherapeutic |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Intravenous catheterization.
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Catheterization, Central Venous -- methods
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Catheterization, Central Venous -- nursing
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Neoplasms -- surgery
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Postoperative Complications -- prevention & control
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MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General.
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Médecine.
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Intravenous catheterization
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Venenkatheter
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Di Carlo, Isidoro.
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Biffi, Roberto.
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| ISBN |
9788847023734 |
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8847023734 |
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