Journal Volume: 9
Journal Number: 1
Article Author: Beth Gore

Blood is pulsing with every heartbeat. I grab the green plastic hemostat with gauze and clamp
the central line. It was only about 3 minutes but it seemed like an eternity. I was so thankful for
the training that provided me with the necessary skills to know what to do to do if a central line
breaks. Our Vascular Access Team gave me the tools, education, and helped me prepare for a
moment like this. This is a success story.