Home Central Venous Access Device and Site Selection
Scenario Scenario ID Procedure Adult RRL Peds RRL Appropriateness Category
Device selection: Patient with acute renal failure requiring central venous access for renal replacement therapy, anticipated duration of therapy for 2 weeks or shorter. 3195970
Nontunneled dialysis catheter


Usually appropriate
Tunneled dialysis catheter


Usually appropriate
Arm port


Usually not appropriate
Chest port


Usually not appropriate
PICC


Usually not appropriate