Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Indications For Use
3
Contraindications, Warnings, Cautions
and Precautions
3
Possible Complications
7
Hickman* Hemodialysis/Apheresis
Long Term Central Venous Catheter
Placement Procedures
8
Section A:
Prepping Procedure
Section B:
Tunneling Procedure
Section C:
Cutdown Technique
Section D:
Percutaneous Technique
Catheter Removal
17
References 18
Patient Information - Catheter Care
and Maintenance
19
Catheter Damage
Site Care
Clamping the Catheter
Flushing the Catheter and “Heparin Lock” Procedure
Changing the Injection Cap