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Complications The possible complication to be named with priority is an infection of the central venous catheter. Since the end of the catheter is located directly in front of the heart and thus centrally in the bloodstream, an infection quickly leads to germ transfer via the bloodstream. The consequence is usually a so-called sepsis (blood … Complications | Central venous catheter

Care A central venous catheter is a potential source of infection, so careful hygienic care is very important. The patient himself is not primarily responsible for this. He or she only has to make sure that the central venous catheter is not exposed to direct contamination. The actual care is carried out by the treating … Care | Central venous catheter