Z45.2: Adjustment and management of vascular access device

The adjustment and management of a vascular access device, typically in patients requiring long-term intravenous treatments, usually involves the maintenance, monitoring, and manipulation of the device to ensure its optimal function. This device, often in the form of a catheter, is inserted into a patient's blood vessel to facilitate ongoing treatments such as chemotherapy, dialysis, or administration of long-term medications. Some devices may also be used for blood samples collection without the need for repeated needle sticks. The ongoing adjustment and management may involve troubleshooting complications like occlusions, infections, and accidental dislodgement. Other tasks may include flushing the device to maintain patency, dressing changes, checking for signs of infection and correct positioning, and in some cases, the removal of the device. The need for such a device and its ongoing management will heavily depend on individual patient conditions and treatment plans.