title: A technique for proper positioning of Hickman and Port-A-Cath catheters.
abstract: Malpositioned catheters in the central venous circulation can lead to life-threatening complications. A technique is presented that ensures the proper position of Hickman or Port-A-Cath catheters.
authors.affiliation: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey 17033.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Bleacher
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Yang
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans