title: A technique for replacement of long term venous access catheters.
abstract: A technique for tunneled, right atrial catheter replacement using a guide wire is described. It is simple, safe and allows for the conservation of veins in patients who may need multiple venous access routes throughout the therapeutic period.
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D013350:Subclavian Vein