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LITERATURE REVIEW Janice Gabriel. MPhil. PgD. BSc (Hons). RN BOOK REVIEW Central T-enous Access Devices: Care and Management Dougherty L Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing; 2006. DOl: 1O.2309/java.1l-1-7 T his is a pocket sized book, written by an experienced intravenous therapy (IV) nurse in current Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to [email protected] practice. Although small, the book examines all aspects of central venous access devices (CVADs). This well-referenced text is full of up-to-date, evidence-based information that should prove useful to experienced and novice practitioners as well as students. Although this book is written for the practicing clinician, it also looks at central venous access from the patient's perspective. Topics include discussion of practical issues regarding mobility, psychosocial issues and the importance of education, and patient involvement in the selection of intermediate- to long-term central venous access. The layout of this book has been well thought out and reflects the fact that it has been written by an experienced nurse who is still engaged in clinical care. Chapter 1 identifies a CVAD by clarifying the terminology that is commonly used by health care professionals. The author then looks at the advantages and disadvantages of each type of device to meet the clinical requirements and individual patient lifestyles. Care and maintenance are discussed in later chapters and incorporate the prevention and management of complications. The text is appropriately punctuated with clear black-and-white photographs, diagrams, and tables. If one is looking for a handy, pocketsized book on central venous access, this book is a useful resource. Put safety in your hands. SPpro, GWI, ESP Sharps Protection InVaMed Technologi s,lnc. 9955 Titan Park Circle Littleton, CO 80125 www.invamedtechnologie Sharps Safety guidewire introducers and anesthesia conduction needles help limit infection exposure. The integrated safety feature is simple to use and provides a shield from the sharp ..L and blood-covered canula upon activation. !"'l':"--. Designed for use in: Cardiology, Special Procedures, Vascular Angiography, IV Therapy, and Regional Anesthesia applications. 20 .JAVA Volll No 1 2006

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LITERATURE REVIEW

Janice Gabriel. MPhil. PgD. BSc (Hons). RN

BOOK REVIEW

Central T-enous Access Devices: Careand Management

Dougherty LOxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing; 2006.

DOl: 1O.2309/java.1l-1-7

T his is a pocket sized book, writtenby an experienced intravenoustherapy (IV) nurse in current

Correspondence concerning this articleshould be addressed [email protected]

practice. Although small, the book examines all aspects of central venous accessdevices (CVADs). This well-referencedtext is full of up-to-date, evidence-basedinformation that should prove useful toexperienced and novice practitioners aswell as students.

Although this book is written for thepracticing clinician, it also looks at centralvenous access from the patient's perspective.Topics include discussion ofpractical issuesregarding mobility, psychosocial issues andthe importance of education, and patientinvolvement in the selection of intermediate- to long-term central venous access.

The layout of this book has been wellthought out and reflects the fact that it has

been written by an experienced nurse whois still engaged in clinical care. Chapter 1identifies a CVAD by clarifying the terminology that is commonly used by healthcare professionals. The author then looksat the advantages and disadvantages ofeach type of device to meet the clinicalrequirements and individual patientlifestyles. Care and maintenance are discussed in later chapters and incorporatethe prevention and management of complications. The text is appropriately punctuated with clear black-and-whitephotographs, diagrams, and tables.

If one is looking for a handy, pocketsized book on central venous access, thisbook is a useful resource.

Put safety in your hands.SPpro, GWI, ESP Sharps Protection

InVaMed Technologi s,lnc.9955 Titan Park CircleLittleton, CO 80125www.invamedtechnologie ~m

Sharps Safety guidewire introducersand anesthesia conduction needleshelp limit infection exposure.

The integrated safety feature is simple touse and provides ashield from the sharp ----I1~""""" ..L

and blood-covered canula upon activation. ~:;;;~~l:4iLii !"'l':"--.Designed for use in:Cardiology, Special Procedures, Vascular Surger~,

Angiography, IV Therapy, and RegionalAnesthesia applications.

20 .JAVA Volll No 1 2006

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