Learning Materials

Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs) Presentation

The presentation looks at how to care for clients who have central venous access. You will learn how to identify types of central venous access devices (CVADs) and the risks associated with placement, accessing, and using a CVAD. You will also be presented with information about how to access and change dressing on CVADs.

Download the following presentation: Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs)

Citation:

Ratliffe-Warner, P. (2017). Central venous access devices (CVADs) [PowerPoint slides]. Nursing Department, Grayson College.

Hands-On Work

Checklist_CVC Blood Draw.docx

Checklist_Central Line Drsg Change.docx

Video Resources

CVC Blood Draw

The video reviews the procedures for completing a CVC blood draw.

View the following video: CVC Blood DrawLinks to an external site. (7:43)

Citation:

Kendrick, C. (2021). CVC blood draw [Video]. https://cloud.swivl.com/v/243c1730c6d5c9c4679c7e0770df9b34

CVC Sterile Dressing Change

The video reviews the procedures for completing a CVC sterile dressing change.

View the following video: CVC Sterile Dressing ChangeLinks to an external site. (7:46)

Citation:

Kendrick, C. (2021). CVC sterile dressing change [Video]. https://cloud.swivl.com/v/0fe6d9fe1a8fbfe932a75b59f4e48395