# Beyond the surface: a color-inclusive guide to central line site assessment

**Authors:** Meredith Herrera, Siobhan Eichenblat, Eileen Campbell, Julia Shick, Heather Brown, Chelsea Brinkley, Shelley Kester, Jessica Layell, Catherine L Passaretti, Mindy M Sampson

PMC · DOI: 10.1017/ash.2024.39 · 2024-04-03

## TL;DR

This paper addresses the lack of diversity in central line site assessment education and offers practical guidance for all skin tones.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a color-inclusive approach to central line site assessment, addressing underrepresented skin tones in current practices.

## Key findings

- Current central-line assessment tools and education lack representation of diverse skin tones.
- Practical guidance is provided for assessing central line sites in patients of all skin tones.
- The paper highlights the importance of inclusive practices in medical assessments.

## Abstract

Significant gaps exist in representation of diverse populations in central-line assessment education and tools. We review some of these gaps and provide some real-world guidance on how to assess central line sites in patients of all skin tones.

## Full-text entities

- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11019580