Question 1

what is a hickman catheter?

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Special IV line: This catheter is routinely used in leukemia treatment. It is a long sterile tube that surgeons place under the skin in a "tunnel" and then it enters a large blood vessel. This is done to prevent bacteria from entering the catheter. This allows the administration of chemotherapy, transfusions, fluids, other drugs and also allows the many blood draws involved in leukemia treatment.

Question 2

how do they put a catheter in?

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Be more specific. : Would depend on what type of catheter and into what it's being placed.

Question 3

how do you use a catheter yourself?

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Let me advise you: There are some differerances if you male or female.
For male i will recommend this article.
http://urology.iupui.edu/img/pdfs/selfcathmale06.pdf
for female I am recommend this article.
http://www.drugs.com/cg/how-to-catheterize-yourself-woman.html
good luck.

Question 4

how can you tell what size catheter  you need?

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For adults the sizes: Are fairly standard and should pass without difficulty. If issues, you should see a urologist.  (i assume you meant urinary catheters?).

Question 5

is there any pain when a catheter is taken out?

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Catheter: Taking out catheter is a simple procedure . You may have some discomfort but usually painless .

Question 6

can a nurse force you to have a catheter placed?

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Catheter: No one can make you have a catheter placed.  In certain situations such as urinary retention, a catheter may be required to prevent complications.  Ask your doctor.

Question 7

when am i supposed to flush my piccline catheter?

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Depends: On type of catheter. Call your doctor or his nurse. May need home health nurse to help at first.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: catheter?

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Thin plastic tube: A catheter is a thin plastic tube that is inserted into the body to obtain fluids/blood or give medicine. So some catheters can be placed in the veins and medicine given directly into the body, IV fluids given or blood sampled.  A catheter can be placed in the bladder to drain urine etc..

Question 9

how can a woman deal with postop catheter problems?

Accepted Answer

Too vague: Please re-ask and be more specific about what you would like to know. For an in-depth discussion consider discussing with your medical provider or asking a provider on Healthtap Prime or Concierge.

Question 10

what must i know about caring for a piccline catheter?

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Get help : From home health nurse or call your doctors nurse for info. Each patient may be different.

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