1. Smith JC, Sullivan KL, Michael B. Postprocedural aspiration test to predict adequacy of dialysis following tunneled catheter placement. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2006;29:576-579. doi: ...

Chest tube or thoracic catheter concept. Tube thoracostomy drain fluid or air from compressed or collapsed lung. Pus or blood in pleural space. Unhealthy organ, respiratory system disease flat vector ...

What Are Tunneled Central Lines? A tunneled central line is a type of central line. A central line (also called a central venous catheter) is like an intravenous (IV) line. But it is much longer than ...

Under the skin central line access device for chemotherapy infusion, medication administration and blood drawing. Medical vector illustration. Tunneled central line venous catheter medical diagram ...

In the United States, the majority of patients (75%) begin hemodialysis treatment with a central venous catheter as their initial vascular access. 1 Most patients will have a tunneled (cuffed) ...

Usually, tunneled CVCs are inserted in a surgical suite or in a sterile procedure room. While you will be awake during the insertion, your healthcare provider will likely give you medication to keep ...

Central venous catheter-related blood stream infection ... We present the epidemiology of CRBSI, concentrating on that associated with tunneled cuffed catheters, and offer a detailed review ...