Post-procedural care of central venous catheters

Central venous access devices have become common in standard medical practice. Post-procedure care of such catheters is vital in preventing complications, and recognition of complications when they occur is essential to prevent severe clinical sequelae. The following article outlines the appropriate post-procedural care of tunneled, nontunneled, and implanted devices, and reviews procedures that may decrease the risk of post-procedural complications.