Some line insertion teams also placed arterial lines, orogastric and nasogastric tubes, and Foley catheters to further assist other overburdened clinicians. These specialists also have experience identifying and managing the complications associated with these procedures. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and other health care emergencies, elective operations and procedures were deferred, freeing up personnel and resources that could serve on line insertion teams. 4, 5 The teams typically include vascular surgeons, general surgeons, interventional radiologists, and anesthesiologists, all specialists with training and experience in central venous access. To better utilize the specialized skills of the available workforce and maximize patient safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, central venous access line teams have been developed to address the venous access needs of hospitalized patients. Placement of central venous access, a routine occurrence in critical care units and emergency departments, poses a unique challenge during health care crises when experienced clinicians are overburdened with acutely ill patients. Shared Decision Making and Communication.

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