Percutaneous placement of two single-lumen Silastic catheters for long-term venous access. Lessons learned with experience in over 200 patients.
A simple, fast technique for percutaneous insertion of two single-lumen, large-bore Silastic catheters for long-term venous access is described. Helpful technical points are discussed. Recent experience with insertion of 102 catheters using this technique yielded no major complications.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D012826:Silicone Elastomers