Review of the need for bed rest after CVC removal

"According to numerous evidence-based articles and procedures, bed rest is recommended after central venous catheter, femoral arterial catheter, femoral intra-aortic balloon pump, or femoral cardiac catheterization sheath removal" Miller (2026).

"According to numerous evidence-based articles and procedures, bed rest is recommended after central venous catheter, femoral arterial catheter, femoral intra-aortic balloon pump, or femoral cardiac catheterization sheath removal" Miller (2026).

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Review of the need for bed rest after CVC removal

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“Bed rest has been prescribed to treat many illnesses since Hippocrates. In recent years the damaging effects of prolonged immobility have been identified, and interventions to promote early mobilization to improve patient outcomes have been implemented. However, bed rest is still recommended at times to prevent untoward complications.

Bed rest is recommended after the removal of central venous and central arterial access catheters to prevent venous and arterial gas embolism. According to numerous evidence-based articles and procedures, bed rest is recommended after central venous catheter, femoral arterial catheter, femoral intra-aortic balloon pump, or femoral cardiac catheterization sheath removal.”

Reference:

Miller J. Bed Rest After Removing Central Arterial and Venous Access Devices. Crit Care Nurse. 2026 Feb 1;46(1):73-74. doi: 10.4037/ccn2026789. PMID: 41620108.