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Percutaneous cuffed catheter insertion by nephrologists.

D Choudhury1, Z Ahmed, H I Girgis

  • 1Division of Nephrology, Wilmington Veterans Affairs Hospital, Wilmington, Del., USA.

American Journal of Nephrology
|March 23, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Nephrologists can safely place Dacron cuff permanent catheters for hemodialysis using a peel-away technique. This method offers a viable alternative to surgical placement while patients await permanent vascular access, with minimal complications observed.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Vascular Access Procedures

Background:

  • Dacron cuff double-lumen permanent catheters are increasingly used for hemodialysis.
  • These catheters serve as a temporary solution while patients await permanent vascular access.
  • Surgeons traditionally perform catheter placement, but nephrologists possess relevant skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of nephrologist-performed percutaneous placement of Dacron cuff permanent catheters.
  • To assess the complication rates associated with this technique in a non-operating room setting.

Main Methods:

  • Percutaneous placement of 77 Dacron cuff permanent catheters.
  • Performed by 4 nephrologists across two medical centers.
  • Utilized the available peel-away insertion technique in a non-operating room setting.

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Main Results:

  • Successful placement of all 77 catheters.
  • Minimal complications were reported during the procedures.
  • Demonstrates the efficacy of the peel-away technique for nephrologists.

Conclusions:

  • Nephrologists can effectively extend their skills to place Dacron cuff permanent catheters.
  • Percutaneous placement using the peel-away technique is a safe and effective alternative to surgical placement.
  • This approach facilitates timely vascular access for hemodialysis patients.