Permcath (Permacath) Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter
Introduction A permcath (Also known as a permacath) is a long, flexible tube (catheter) that is inserted into a vein most commonly in the neck (internal jugular vein) and less…
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HeRO Graft (Hero Catheter)
What is a HeRO graft? A HeRO graft also sometimes referred to as a HeRO catheter is an arterial to venous graft which allows high flow of blood for dialysis. …
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What is a portacath or Chemo port? A portacath is a medical device that is used to administer medications or fluids into a patient’s bloodstream. It is a type of…
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What is a vascath (quinton catheter, Nontunneled hemodialysis catheter) A vascath is also known as a quinton catheter or a non-hemodialysis catheter. These catheters are plastic polymer tubes with two…
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What is a Trifusion-Triple lumen catheter? A trifusion triple lumen catheter is a central venous catheter made of polyurethane adapted from a Hickman catheter design. The catheter is a tunneled…
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What is a Hickman Catheter (Hickman Line)? Hickman catheters are also known as a hickman line and were originally described by Hickman and colleagues in 1979. Since that time this…
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What is a Central Line IV (intravenous)? A Definition Central line is known by multiple names ie. central venous catheter or central venous line. Â There is also a variation of…
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