Central Lines Complications and Occlusions

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Across
  1. 2. Bend in the catheter that can obstruct flow
  2. 5. clot A clot that can potentially move if improper force is used during flushing
  3. 7. assessment Check clamp, kinks, patient position, and connections when the line will not flush
  4. 9. damage Possible complication from forcing a flush against resistance
  5. 11. Loose or disconnected components that can interfere with catheter function
  6. 12. line infection signs Redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, pain, fever, chills, tachycardia, or hypotension
Down
  1. 1. signs Shortness of breath and decreased or absent breath sounds
  2. 3. position Position change that may help resolve certain catheter flow problems
  3. 4. force flush Do not force fluid through a resistant central line
  4. 6. embolism signs Sudden respiratory or cardiovascular changes after air enters the bloodstream
  5. 8. Closed mechanism that prevents fluid from flowing through the catheter
  6. 10. Difficulty pushing fluid through the central line; stop if it does not resolve