Repeated femoral vein cannulation for administration of chemotherapeutic agents

Cancer Treat Rep. 1983 Feb;67(2):185-6.

Abstract

A cannulation set has been designed for repeated short-term infusion of vesicant chemotherapeutic agents via the femoral vein. The major complication was thrombophlebitis in 2.1% of infusions. The procedure provides reliable venous access when therapeutic plans are changed or when the inability to provide catheter care makes an indwelling catheter unwarranted.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Femoral Vein*
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Parenteral / methods*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents