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This resource provides guidance on how to safely undertake the procedure. Institutional practice may vary in accordance with local policy.

Only health care professionals who have attained competency (as per institutional guidelines) should perform this procedure.

This procedure includes the removal of non-tunnelled, non-implanted CVADs e.g. peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), centrally inserted central catheter (CICC), femorally inserted central catheter (FICC)

Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) used for this procedure is Surgical-ANTT®,rthis facilitates the application of gauze under the sterile occlusive dressing.

Surgical-ANTT® is a framework and management approach for more technically challenging or longer procedures with numerous Key-Parts and Key-Sites.
The aim is to maintain asepsis of all Key-Parts and Key-Sites using standard precautions (e.g. hand hygiene and sterile gloves), Critical Aseptic Field management (e.g. sterile drape, dressing pack).

 Related eLearning:
Central venous access devices
Removing a CVAD (video)

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29 Mar 2024