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Retrograde Tunnel: A Method for the Fixation of Long‐Term Pediatric Central Venous Catheters
Author(s) -
Wheeler R.A.,
Griffiths D.M.,
Burge D.M.
Publication year - 1991
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 - 10.1177/0148607191015001114
Subject(s) - parenteral nutrition , medicine , fixation (population genetics) , enteral administration , surgery , catheter , intensive care medicine , population , environmental health
The fashioning of a subcutaneous tunnel has become an integral part of the placement of central venous catheters (CVC). Several methods have been described, but the long‐term CVCs in pediatric practice pose special problems, particularly that of the patients continually testing the CVC's fixation. A polyurethane CVC is used that has not been previously described in pediatric usage and a retrograde tunneling technique has been developed which affords immediate and secure fixation. (Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 15 :114–115, 1991)