A CVL, or indwelling catheter is placed for several reasons
including:
Drawing blood
Giving fluids such as blood, chemotherapy,
medicine or nutrition This class will show the skills and teach the proper
way to care for an indwelling catheter.
This Web page can be used in addition to the information you get from your
health care provider. Your health care provider should always be your first
source of health information. Information from this Web page should not be seen
as personal medical advice.
Department of Patient Education
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 West Markham Street #526
Little Rock, AR 72205
Telephone (501) 686-8084 Pager
(501) 688-6874