PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - M Stockwell AU - M Adams AU - M Andrew AU - G Cameron AU - K Pai TI - Central venous catheters for out-patient management of malignant disorders. AID - 10.1136/adc.58.8.633 DP - 1983 Aug 01 TA - Archives of Disease in Childhood PG - 633--635 VI - 58 IP - 8 4099 - http://adc.bmj.com/content/58/8/633.short 4100 - http://adc.bmj.com/content/58/8/633.full SO - Arch Dis Child1983 Aug 01; 58 AB - The use of tunnelled central venous catheters in children with malignant disorders is an effective and safe way of giving out-patient chemotherapy and supportive care. The benefits include ready venous access, ease of administration of chemotherapy, decreased time spent in the out-patient clinic, and less anticipatory vomiting and emotional trauma for patients, parents, and staff.