Central venous access device terminologies, complications, and premature reasons for removal in patients with cancer: A scoping review

Lack of a common language with standardised terminology and definitions in healthcare compromises communication, patient safety, optimal management of adverse events, and research. The purpose of this scoping review was to understand the terminologies used in the literature to describe central venous access devices (CVADs) in people undergoing cancer treatment. It also sought to identify the definitional sources of CVAD-related complications and reasons for premature removal. The objective was to map language and descriptions used and to explore opportunities for standardisation.