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Do not use catheter after the expiration date listed on the package.
Physician discretion is strongly advised when inserting this catheter in patients who are unable
to take or hold a deep breath. Patients on ventilators or requiring ventilator support are at an
increased risk of pneumothorax during internal jugular subclavian cannulation.
All medically accepted protocols or instructions are not listed within this document nor are
they intended as a substitute for the physician’s experience and judgment in treating any
specific patient. However, the procedures, cautions and warnings should be reviewed prior to
product use.
INSERTION OF THE RETRO* CUFFED SILICONE CATHETER
I. Insertion Site
The internal jugular vein is the preferred insertion site for the catheter, since it permits easier
positioning of the catheter tip in the right atrium.
The subclavian vein can also be used for insertion. However, note that use of the subclavian
vein is associated with subclavian vein stenosis. This can preclude in the future the creation of
an arteriovenous access on the upper limb.
The catheter may be inserted into the femoral vein (see Section IV). However, femoral vein
insertion is associated with a higher risk of infection.
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V
VI
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II
III
I - INTERNAL JUGULAR VEIN
II - INSERTION SITE
III - SUPERIOR VENA CAVA
IV - CUFF
V - EXIT SITE
VI - RECOMMENDED TIP
LOCATION IN THE
RIGHT ATRIUM (RA)
II. Insertion Using Sheath/Dilator via Seldinger Technique
A. Site-Preparation
A sterile “Operating Room” location is recommended during catheter placement. Sterile
drapes, instruments and accessories are also required. A surgical scrub, protective gown, cap,
gloves and mask are required.
Shave the patient’s skin above and below the insertion site if needed. The patient should
be draped before administering sufficient local anesthetic to completely anesthetize the
insertion site.
Recommended positioning is with the patient in a slight Trendelenberg position.
Make a small incision following the skin lines over the desired vessel.
B. Vessel Puncture
Attach a syringe to the introducer needle and insert into the target vein with ultrasonic guid-
ance if available. Aspirate to ensure proper placement. Free blood flow indicates vessel entry.
If the blood is bright red or pulsating return is encountered, withdraw and redirect the needle.
Remove the syringe and place thumb over the end of the introducer needle to prevent blood
loss or air embolism. Once blood has been aspirated, slide the flexible end of the guidewire
back into advancer so that only the end of the guidewire is visible. Insert advancer’s distal end
into the needle hub.
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