A 15-year-old adolescent has been recently diagnosed with cancer. He will be receiving IV chemotherapy for several weeks. Which of the following vascular access devices would be least appropriate for the administration of his IV chemotherapy?
A. Implanted port
B. Peripherally placed IV cannula
C. Tunneled catheter
D. Peripherally inserted central catheter
B
Peripherally placed cannulas are inserted into veins of the hand and arm for short-term use (e.g., to restore fluid volume). Centrally placed catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), tunneled catheters, and implanted ports are venous access devices designed for long-term use.
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