Question 1

what's the difference between a picc line and a hickman catheter?

Accepted Answer

Tunnel line: Both are use for long term intravenous access. Picc line use is shorter as compare to hickman. Hickman catheter is use tunnel line use for giving chemotherapy while picc line is use for long term antibiotics. Hickman is can not be place at bedside as compare to picc line. Picc line is inserted in arm mostly but something in neck by radiologist.

Question 2

can you please explain the differences between a medial catheter and a picc line.?

Accepted Answer

Both inserted in : Vein in arm. Midline catheter is short and stops in arm vein. Picc line catheter is longer and stops in central vein called superior vena cava.

Question 3

what is a hickman catheter?

Accepted Answer

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 4

when must i seek  help when caring for a picc catheter?

Accepted Answer

If signs: Of infection such as pain or redness. If catheter clogged or pulled out some.

Question 5

when having a r cfa endarterectomy should the patient have a catheter during the procedure.

Accepted Answer

Well...: If you are having a procedure that requires close monitoring of fluids, or there is a chance you might have difficulty urinating, there is a need for a Foley catheter, otherwise, if you can urinate in a receptacle, no there is no need.
Take into account that different Drs and institutions have different protocols and these are created with thought and prevention in mind

Question 6

is there any pain when a catheter is taken out?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: catheter?

Accepted Answer

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 8

how to remove 3 ways foley catheter ?

Accepted Answer

Steps: Deflate the balloon
gently pull forward and out
no tugging make sure the balloon is really deflated

Question 9

blood in catheter and nerphostomy bag?

Accepted Answer

Nephrostomy: Many times due to mechanical involuntary displacement of the tube, with other causes also possible. You should have it assessed as soon as possible by the team that inserted it.

Question 10

how long is it safe to keep a catheter in?

Accepted Answer

As long as needed: It is safe to keep the catheter in for as long as it is needed.

It does carry a risk of infection but this is offset by the benefits of having a good handle on the parameters especially in the icu.

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