Additional resources:

• Broadhurst, D., (2012). CVAD Complication Management: A Decision – Aid Tool. Journal of the Canadian Vascular Access Association, 6(1), 8-14.

• O’Grady, N., Alexander, M., Burns, L.A., Dillinger, P., Garland, J.M., Heard, S.....& the Health care Infection Control Practice Advisory Committee. (2011). Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter- related infections. American Journal of Infection Control, 39(4), S1-S34.

• Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2005). Care and Maintenance to Reduce Vascular Access Complications. Toronto, Canada: Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.