A central line or central vascular access device (CVAD) is an IV line that is inserted into a large vein to provide medications, chemotherapy, nutrition or fluids.

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This video will review the steps required for two people to complete a dressing change of a CVAD, using aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT).

Caregivers of children with a CVAD should review this video with their child’s health-care team before attempting any of these procedures. Before watching this video, please watch the video “CVAD Procedures: Preparing your environment” to learn how to set-up your environment before starting a CVAD procedure.

These instructions are part of a teaching program for families of patients at The Hospital for Sick Children. They are provided in addition to detailed hands-on training. We urge you not to follow these instructions without training and advice from a health-care professional who understands your child’s unique needs. Please also review these instructions with your doctor to check if they are suitable for your situation.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
00:55 - What is a central vascular access device (CVAD) or central line
01:34 - Environment (video: Preparing the environment - [ Ссылка ])
02:27 - Performing hand hygiene before the procedure
02:45 - Supplies
03:12 - Performing hand hygiene after organizing supplies
03:27 - Performing hand hygiene
03:49 - Performing the procedure
04:18 - Cleaning the cap for at least 15 seconds
05:11 - Performing hand hygiene after cleaning caps
05:15 - Critical steps of the procedure
05:43 - Performing hand hygiene
05:50 - How to put on sterile gloves
(video: How to put on sterile gloves -[ Ссылка ])
06:19 - Performing hand hygiene
06:30 - Clean up
06:44 - Key points

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