Long-term central venous access devices are increasingly prevalent and consequently often encountered by intensivists. This review introduces the different types of long-term central venous access devices, outlines their potential utility, examines potential complications associated with their use and outlines an approach to the management of these complications.
Keywords: Catheter; catheter complication; catheter infection; central venous catheter; long-term central venous access; thrombosis; vascular access.