Onkológia 1/2023

Indications of venous access devices in oncology

The majority of anticancer therapy is administered intravenously. For its´delivery we need to provide adequate and safe intravenous access. A wide variety of peripheral and central venous access devices is available. This article describes features of individual venous access devices and a provides a guideline for choosing the most appropriate venous access device in individual patient.

Keywords: indications, venous access, peripheral, central, oncology, vesicant, irritant