Implementation of a written protocol for management of central venous access devices: A theoretical and practical education, including bedside examinations

Journal of Infusion Nursing

Volumn 29, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 253-259

  Ahlin, Catharina ^a   Klang Söderkvist, Birgitta ^a   Brundin, Seija ^b   Hellström, Birgitta ^b   Pettersson, Karin ^a   Johansson, Eva ^b  

^a Red Cross University College   (Sweden)

^b KAROLINSKA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Sweden)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CLINICAL PROTOCOL; EDUCATION PROGRAM; HUMAN; NURSING EDUCATION; NURSING KNOWLEDGE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REGISTERED NURSE; VASCULAR ACCESS; VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE;

EID: 33750036118     PISSN: 15331458     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00129804-200609000-00003     Document Type: Article

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