The end of catheter dislodgement? Three facile steps to secure a tunneled central venous catheter

Dayang Anita AA, and Hardip S Gendeh, and Gendeh MK, and Kosai NR, and Mohd Ramzisham Abdul Rahman, and Reynu R, (2017) The end of catheter dislodgement? Three facile steps to secure a tunneled central venous catheter. Medicine & Health, 12 (2). pp. 375-377. ISSN 2289-5728

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Abstract

Central Venous Line (CVL) catheter can easily dislodge. An improvised technique in three easily reproducible steps is described in detail. The placement of the cuff approximately 1cm from the exit wound with the placement of additional sutures at the neck area helps prevent its displacement.

Item Type:Article
Keywords:Avoid; Catheter; Central; Dislodgement; Secure; Venous
Journal:Medicine & Health
ID Code:12702
Deposited By: ms aida -
Deposited On:15 Mar 2019 03:58
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