A technique for subcutaneous tunnelling of a subclavian catheter.
A method is described whereby a silicone elastomer catheter may be introduced into the subclavian vein and then tunnelled retrograde to a remote site. The advantages of this technique are discussed.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000601:surgery*