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Version 4

Date Summary of changes
20/07/2021

Patient information reviewed in tandem with eviQ education CVAD modules by nursing reference committee with consumer consultation. Content updated as follows:

  • Wording standardised across all CVAD related patient information
  • Image updated
  • Problems and complications replaced by "Important things to look out for" steps for emergency self care included

Version number changed to V.4. Next review in 2 years.

Version 3

Date Summary of changes
03/05/2010 Approved on eviQ.
09/06/2011 Reviewed, additional information included.
26/10/2016 Reviewed, changes to format and content. Next review in 2 years. 
31/05/2017 Transferred to new eviQ website. Version number change to v.3.

This document is a guide only and cannot cover every possible situation. The health professionals caring for you should always consider your individual situation when making decisions about your care. Contact your cancer clinic staff or doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your treatment, or you are having problems coping with side effects. While eviQ endeavours to link to reliable sources that provide accurate information, eviQ and the Cancer Institute NSW do not endorse or accept responsibility for the accuracy, currency, reliability or correctness of the content of linked external information sources. Use of this document is subject to eviQ’s disclaimer available at www.eviQ.org.au

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25 Jul 2021