Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 28, Issue 2 , Pages 56-58, June 2009

Radiology Nurses Roles and Opportunities with Central Venous Catheter Education

  • Barbara Purdon, RN, BScN, MBA

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Barbara Purdon, ITGR Immunology Tissue Growth and Repair, Genentech, Inc., 181 Essex Rd., Tecumseh, Ontario, CA N8N-2K5.
    • Author is an employee of Genentech, Inc., which is the maker of Cathflo Activase.

Abstract 

As the frequency of central venous catheter placement increases so does the need for education of not only the patient, but also the caregiver and the health-care providers who will come in contact with the catheter. The role of radiology nurses in disseminating their knowledge, so that patients with lines placed in their department will have optimal catheter care, is critical.

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PII: S1546-0843(09)00003-0

doi:10.1016/j.jradnu.2009.01.001

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 28, Issue 2 , Pages 56-58, June 2009

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