A technique for proper positioning of Hickman and Port-A-Cath catheters.
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.
Bleacher
J C
JC
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey 17033.
Yang
H C
HC
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans