Gimme 5: CVAD Patency Assessment
- Author
- [email protected] (New Grad Nurse Transition Program - Interior Health)
- Published
- Mon 25 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://cohostpodcasting.com
In this Gimme 5 episode, Rachel walks you through the essentials of checking central venous access device (CVAD) patency—step by step. Learn the right flush technique, how to spot early signs of trouble, when to escalate, and special considerations for clamps, heparin locks, and IVADs. This quick and practical guide will help you keep your patients safe and your lines flowing 💦
Links:
VAD Care and Maintenance Protocol - Adult
VAD Care and Maintenance Protocol - Adult, Practice Change
IH CVAD Troubleshooting Algorithm
CVAD Associated Skin Impairment Algorithm - Adult
CVAA Canada - How to Assess a CVAD Video - April 2015
