Indications IV fluid administration Medication administration Blood product administration Blood draws Complications CVC-associated infection Thrombus Displaced/ruptured/broken catheter Occlusion Phlebitis Cardiac arrhythmias Infiltration Infusion of medications that interact with silicone (e.g., phenytoin or diazepam) Use caution to avoid infusion of incompatible medications Equipment Tunneled Central Venous Catheters Sterile gloves, mask, and eyewear Povidone-iodine, 70% isopropyl alcohol, or chlorhexidine gluconate per institutional protocol depending on if access is through the cap or directly into the line Sterile drapes Catheter clamp (never use a hemostat) Three needles (18, 19, or 20 gauge) 10-mL syringe with normal saline flush 5-mL syringe with heparin (100 U/mL) Two sterile 10-mL syringes (for phlebotomy) Fluids and/or medications to be administered 10 × gauze pads Implantable Venous Access Catheters Sterile gloves, mask, and eyewear Povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine per institutional protocol Sterile drapes Two Huber needles (19, 20, or 22 gauge) with 90-degree bend Extension tubing with clamp or stopcock 10-mL syringe with normal saline flush