A guide relevant to all health providers involved in haemodialysis catheter insertion. This document is only valid for the day on which it is accessed. Please read our disclaimer. Size of catheter Location of the catheter Catheter tip position Catheter anticoagulation Vascular imaging pre catheter insertion Post catheter insertion Document Control. There are 2 types of haemodialysis catheters: uncuffed for temporary dialysis; and cuffed for long term dialysis.
Size of catheter In general, the bigger catheter French gauge the better to achieve adequate blood flow rates. Table 1. Location of the catheter Where possible right internal jugular vein should be used. Vascular imaging pre catheter insertion In patients requiring long term haemodialysis catheter placement who have a past history of central venous catheter insertion, a doppler ultrasound of the neck veins should be considered prior to the procedure.
Post catheter insertion Routine Imaging: Position of uncuffed temporary catheters should be confirmed and pneumothorax excluded by CXR for Internal Jugular and Subclavian catheters. Document Control. Author s : Niall Wilton, William Wong. Guideline Feedback. CentraCare care givers have been working around the clock for more than 20 months to care for you, your families and friends during COVID. We are committed to caring for every Minnesotan who needs us, and nothing will prevent us from doing so — even during these never-seen-before times.
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If your situation is not an emergency, please use other care options, including: Visit CentraCare eClinic online , Schedule same-day appointments with your primary care provider, Speak with a CentraCare Connect nurse at , or Visit Urgent Care. If this is a medical emergency, call , or visit the ER. This will be used to give you sedatives during the procedure. Some patients receive general anesthesia, but in most cases, this is not necessary.
The technologist will shave, sterilize, and cover the area of your body where a catheter will be inserted with a surgical drape. The area will then be numbed using a local anesthetic. You may feel a tiny pinch when the anesthesia is administered. Using image-guidance, the catheter will be manipulated to the vein.
You may feel some additional pressure as the catheter is put in place. The procedure usually takes between 30 and 40 minutes. Some patients stay overnight but in most cases this is not necessary. You will need to rest after the procedure and should avoid strenuous activity for several days. Your doctor will instruct you on any specific limitations to your daily activity.
You may have some swelling or bruising at the sight of the catheter. In most cases over-the-counter pain medications can help with this. You should talk to your physician if you experience any discomfort after the procedure. Your doctor will give you specific instructions about caring for the catheter.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that the site must be kept clean and dry. You will not be able to shower for about a week after the procedure.
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