Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) infection e.g. Central/Hickman/PICC line

Please refer to the NHS Forth Valley Suspected/Confirmed Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Infection Protocol - Adults 

Empirical management summary available - HERE

N.B. only staff that have been trained & deemed competent in care and maintenance of CVADs, recognised by NHS Forth Valley, should take blood cultures from CVADs

Additional guidance on parenteral nutrition can be found in the NHS Forth Valley Parenteral Nutrition Policy (Adults)