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  • Title: A new simple technique for the insertion of cuffed central venous catheters: an initial experience.
    Author: François B, Roustan J, Vignon P.
    Journal: JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr; 2001; 25(2):93-4. PubMed ID: 11284476.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Although tunneled polyurethane catheters with polyester cuffs are useful when prolonged central venous access is necessary but their insertion still remains challenging at times. We report the first study of a new cuffed polyurethane catheter (Seldicuff) that can be easily inserted using the Seldinger technique without the need of a vein dilator and that incorporates a tunneling needle onto the catheter. A Seldicuff catheter was placed in 15 patients (mean age: 53 +/- 11 years) who required prolonged parenteral nutrition. All catheters were inserted into the right subclavian vein. The procedure lasted 6.4 +/- 0.8 minutes and no complication directly related to catheter placement was noted. Catheters remained in position for a mean duration of 103 days (range, 58 to 220 days). During this period, no infectious or mechanical complications were observed. CONCLUSION: These results demonstrate that placement of this novel cuffed catheter is as simple as inserting a conventional central venous catheter.
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