Quinton is a brand name of several hemodialysis catheters. Some have a subq cuff and some do not. Removal and the policy and procedure will depend upon whether you are talking about one with or without this subq cuff. Lynn
You will find a basic policy and procedure for removal of nontunneled noncuffed CVADs in the INS Policy and Procedure Book. This type of HD cath will mostly likely be inserted via the IJ, especially the right side and is larger than other CVADs. Similar risks with removal for all other CVADs = pulmonary emboli of thrombi or air, cerebral air emboli, etc. Lynn
Quinton is a brand name of several hemodialysis catheters. Some have a subq cuff and some do not. Removal and the policy and procedure will depend upon whether you are talking about one with or without this subq cuff. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861
I am asking about the cuffless catheter. Our policy states that specially trained RN's can remove them, but doesn't elaborate on the procedure.
You will find a basic policy and procedure for removal of nontunneled noncuffed CVADs in the INS Policy and Procedure Book. This type of HD cath will mostly likely be inserted via the IJ, especially the right side and is larger than other CVADs. Similar risks with removal for all other CVADs = pulmonary emboli of thrombi or air, cerebral air emboli, etc. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861