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Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion
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2023
Source: Madeline Lassche, MSNEd, RN and Katie Baraki, MSN, RN, College of Nursing, University of Utah, UT The purpose of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) insertion is to infuse medications, perform intravenous (IV) fluid therapy, or inject radioactive tracers for special examination procedures. Placing a PIV is an invasive procedure and requires the use of an aseptic, no-touch technique. Common IV venipuncture sites are the arms and hands in adults and the feet in children. According to...
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Central Venous Catheter Insertion: Subclavian Vein
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2023
Source: James W Bonz, MD, Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Central venous access is necessary in a multitude of clinical situations for hemodynamic monitoring, medication delivery, and blood sampling. There are three veins in the body that are accessed for central venous cannulation: the internal jugular, the subclavian, and the femoral vein. Central venous access via the subclavian vein has several advantages over other possible locations. The subclavian...
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Central Venous Catheter Insertion: Femoral Vein
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2023
Source: James W Bonz, MD, Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Central venous access is necessary in a multitude of clinical situations, including vascular access, vasopressor and caustic medication delivery, central venous pressure monitoring, volume resuscitation, total parental nutrition, hemodialysis, and frequent phlebotomy. There are three veins in the body that are accessed for central venous cannulation: the internal jugular, the subclavian, and the...
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Central Venous Catheter Insertion: Internal Jugular
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2023
Source: James W Bonz, MD, Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Central venous access is necessary in a multitude of clinical situations, including vascular access, vasopressor and caustic medication delivery, central venous pressure monitoring, intravascular device delivery (pacing wires, Swann-Ganz catheters), volume resuscitation, total parental nutrition, hemodialysis, and frequent phlebotomy. Safe reliable placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) in...
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Laparoscopic-Assisted Seldinger Technique for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
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2025
Here, we present a protocol for performing the laparoscopic-assisted Seldinger technique (LAST) for peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter insertion, highlighting a combination of the Seldinger method's minimal invasiveness with the enhanced visualization of laparoscopy.
FAQs
Aseptic conditions limit the introduction of microorganisms while the catheter passes through the selected anatomical pathway. This is especially important when the device enters a vessel, duct, or body cavity, because contamination can interfere with fluid collection, treatment delivery, or physiological monitoring. Maintaining cleanliness therefore supports reliable observations and helps reduce procedure-associated infection.
Position determines whether the catheter can drain fluid, deliver a treatment, or measure a physiological condition accurately. The device must remain within the intended cavity, vessel, or duct while avoiding unnecessary contact with surrounding tissue. Poor positioning can reduce flow, compromise measurements, increase trauma, or prevent the catheter from performing its intended function.
Drainage uses the catheter to move fluid out of a body location, whereas delivery directs treatments into a selected site. Monitoring uses the catheter as an access route for assessing physiological conditions, including pressure. These functions require attention to the anatomical pathway and stable placement because movement or obstruction can alter the resulting flow or measurement.
The procedure begins by selecting an appropriate anatomical pathway and preparing the area under aseptic conditions. The catheter is then advanced through that route, with care taken to avoid damaging surrounding tissue. After reaching the intended location, its position is maintained so fluids can move in or out, treatments can be delivered, or measurements can be obtained.
The essential device is a thin, flexible catheter selected for access to a body cavity, vessel, or duct. Aseptic conditions support safe placement, while a suitable anatomical pathway allows the catheter to reach its target without unnecessary tissue damage. Stable positioning is also necessary to preserve fluid movement and maintain dependable treatment or monitoring during use.
Catheter insertion supports urine collection, vascular access, pressure measurement, and targeted administration of drugs or contrast agents. These applications allow investigators and clinicians to obtain fluids, access the circulation, assess physiological conditions, or expose a selected site to a treatment or imaging-related substance. In research, the approach can also help examine organ function through controlled access and measurement.