Selection, care, and management of vascular access devices (VADs) are important components of the nutrition support curriculum. The objectives, content material, learning activities, and evaluation methods used by one hospital's nutrition support service to train dietetic interns, medical students, nurses, and surgical and medical interns and residents are described. An algorithm for selection of VADs and suggested readings for this topic are also presented.
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