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Intravenous Access Devices (VAD)
Definition

• VAD are small ports, catheters, tubes implanted under the skin
to allow medication, nutrition and/or blood transfusion
• Some characteristics include:
- Frequent access to the veins without needle sticks.
- Placement is usually in one of the large veins of the chest or neck,
although placement can also be in the groin, if necessary.
- Venous access devices can remain in place for weeks, months, or even
longer.
• Some uses include:
- Administration of medications
- Administration of fluids and nutritional compounds
- Transfusion of blood
- Multiple blood draws for diagnostic testing

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Types of Intravenous Access Devices

PICC MEDIPORT MIDLINE

TUNNELED
PIV
CATHETER

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