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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
*Long, wide bore single lumen catheter typically placed in a [[Central venous catheterization|central vein]] | *Long (6-8cm), wide bore (6-9 Fr) single lumen catheter typically placed in a [[Central venous catheterization|central vein]] | ||
*Have wide plastic hub on proximal end with one-way valve | *Have wide plastic hub on proximal end with one-way valve | ||
**Can be used to insert triple lumen catheter, Swan-Ganz catheter, and temporary external pacing wires | **Can be used to insert triple lumen catheter, Swan-Ganz catheter, and temporary external pacing wires | ||
Revision as of 09:32, 21 January 2021
Overview
- Long (6-8cm), wide bore (6-9 Fr) single lumen catheter typically placed in a central vein
- Have wide plastic hub on proximal end with one-way valve
- Can be used to insert triple lumen catheter, Swan-Ganz catheter, and temporary external pacing wires
- Commonly used for rapid fluid or blood administration (especially in trauma resuscitation)
- Cordis and MAC are both trade names commonly used for sheath introducers
Indications
Contraindications
Equipment Needed
Procedure
Complications
See Also
Vascular access types
- Central venous catheterization
- Sheath introducer
- Intraosseous access
- Venous cutdown
- Umbilical vein catheterization
- Ultrasound assisted peripheral line placement
- External jugular vein cannulation
- The "Easy IJ"
- Midlines
External Links
https://etmcourse.com/large-bore-vascular-access-devices/