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A Cuffed Polyurethane Catheter for Long‐Term Central Venous Access: A Novel Technique Prevents Early Displacement
Author(s) -
Moran B.J.,
Sutton G.L.J.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.935
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1941-2444
pISSN - 0148-6071
DOI - 10.1177/0148607190014005546
Subject(s) - medicine , catheter , cuff , surgery , parenteral nutrition , dilator , enteral administration
A new method which provides immediate fixation of a cuffed central venous catheter is described. The cuffed polyurethane catheter has a detachable hub which allows the creation of a second small tunnel distal to the cuff using the wire and the vein dilator. As the catheter exits from a “pinhole,” immediate fixation is assured and is independent of tissue healing. (Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 14: 546–547, 1990)