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Temporary Vascular Access in British Hemodialysis Units
Author(s) -
Tapson John Stephen
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
artificial organs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.684
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1525-1594
pISSN - 0160-564X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1594.1985.tb04385.x
Subject(s) - vascular access , hemodialysis , lumen (anatomy) , medicine , catheter , subclavian vein , hemodialysis catheter , hemodialysis access , surgery
A questionnaire, designed to determine the current habits of British nephrologists regarding temporary vascular access for hemodialysis, was sent to 62 renal units. Forty‐six (74%) completed questionnaires were returned. Cannulation of the subclavian vein with a single‐lumen catheter is the most popular technique. There is only limited use of double‐ or dual‐lumen catheters in the United Kingdom. Previously unreported fatal complications of subclavian hemodialysis catheters are described.