Venous Access Devices (cont.)
Medical Author:
Mark Horattas, MD
Coauthor:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
Medical Editor:
Alan D Forker, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jonathan Adler, MD
IN THIS ARTICLEExams and TestsIf a central venous access device is present, the health care provider, whether a primary care provider, specialist, or emergency provider, will have a heightened awareness of the problems that can occur. The provider will ask about symptoms and perform a physical examination. Some of the following tests may be performed:
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The demand for long-term central venous access devices has risen over the past few decades.
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