What is a femoral dialysis catheter?

The placement of a femoral catheter for haemodialysis is indicated when there is an urgent and temporary need for treatment, when other approaches cannot be used (for example jugular catheter), when no radiological control is available, or when the patient’s situation means that he or she cannot be placed in prone …

What is a Permacath for dialysis?

A Permacath insertion is the placement of a special IV line into the blood vessel in your neck or upper chest just under the collarbone. This type of catheter is used for short-term dialysis treatment. The catheter is then threaded into the right side of your heart (right atrium).

What makes a catheter tunneled?

One cut is made over the vein where the catheter will enter the body. The other cut is made where the catheter will come out of the skin. The tip of the catheter is inserted in the large vein near the collarbone and then threaded into or near the right atrium of the heart.

What is the difference between tunneled and non-tunneled catheter?

There are two types of central venous catheters: tunneled and non-tunneled. Tunneled CVC’s are placed under the skin and meant to be used for a longer duration of time. Non-tunneled catheters are designed to be temporary and may be put into a large vein near your neck, chest, or groin.

How is a femoral catheter removed?

Cleanse site with 2% chlorhexidine and 70% alcohol swab and remove any sutures. Gently withdraw catheter while applying direct pressure with the sterile gauze. Stop withdrawal and notify physician if the catheter does not withdraw easily. Hold pressure until physician assesses limb if partial withdrawal occurs.

Is femoral catheter tunneled?

The remaining four patients had exhausted conventional access sites. The insertion of the femoral catheters involved a subcutaneous tunnel that was created by retrograde passage of the catheter through the cannula to the point of exit at a preselected site in the ipsilateral thigh away from the groin.

What is the difference between Vascath and Permacath?

Vascath (Quinton catheter) Vs Permcath (Permacath) Vascaths are non-tunneled catheters meaning they enter the vein directly without being tunneled under the skin. Permcaths on the other hand are tunneled under the skin and have a cuff that grows into the subcutaneous tissues along the tunneled tract.

What is a palindrome™ symmetric Tip dialysis catheter?

The Palindrome™ symmetric tip dialysis catheter has a unique symmetric tip and laser-cut side slots minimize recirculation and the likelihood of positional occlusion, as well as reduce clot formation by decreasing debris attachment.

How does the palindrome™ H–heparin coated dialysis catheter work?

The Palindrome™ H–Heparin Coated dialysis catheter decreases the likelihood of clot formation and inhibits fibrin sheath propagation with its non-eluting heparin coating. The Palindrome™ SI–Silver Ion antimicrobial dialysis catheter reduces microbial colonization on the catheter surface with a silver ion sleeve.

How do I contact palindrome dialysis?

In the United States, call 1-800-962-9888. For international inquiries, call 508-261-8000. The Palindrome™ RT–Reverse-Tunneled dialysis catheter allows for precise tip placement and ideal tunnel trajectory using the retrograde tunnel technique.