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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: 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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Catheter Ablation in Combination With Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Atrial Fibrillation
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2013
Catheter ablation is combined with placement of the WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device to prevent ischemic stroke in a patient with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
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Catheter-based Endovascular Angioplasty for Fibrosing Mediastinitis-associated Pulmonary Vein Stenosis
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2025
Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is a life-threatening complication of fibrosing mediastinitis (FM), with a poor prognosis if not properly treated. Currently, catheter-based endovascular angioplasty is a promising therapeutic strategy for FM-associated PVS. This protocol primarily outlines a stepwise approach to the transcatheter procedure for FM-associated PVS.
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Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection in a Mouse Model
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2026
Source: Conover, M. S., et al., J. Establishment and Characterization of UTI and CAUTI in a Mouse Model. J. Vis. Exp. (2015)This video demonstrates the procedure for assembling and implanting a transurethral catheter in a female mouse, followed by bacterial inoculation to establish catheter-associated urinary tract infection and investigate biofilm-mediated host-pathogen interactions.
FAQs
Microbial colonization can progress to biofilm formation on catheter surfaces. A biofilm is a structured microbial layer that supports ongoing microbial presence during catheter use, creating an infection-related concern beyond the initial insertion event. This mechanism explains why aseptic technique, routine monitoring, and removal when the device is no longer necessary are central to reducing preventable harm.
Insertion can produce tissue trauma, which may lead to bleeding or pain at the catheter site. The extent of these problems is influenced by the interaction between the device and surrounding tissue during placement. Appropriate catheter selection and aseptic insertion support safer placement, while clinical monitoring helps identify adverse effects that require attention during continued use.
Debris or clots can obstruct the catheter pathway and interfere with drainage. When flow is impaired, the catheter may no longer perform its intended function effectively, and leakage or other problems may develop depending on the catheter type and clinical setting. Recognizing obstruction as a possible mechanism supports timely troubleshooting rather than treating impaired drainage as an isolated event.
Dislodgement and malposition are mechanical problems that can change how a catheter sits or functions within the body. These changes may contribute to leakage, impaired drainage, or other device-related difficulties. Routine monitoring is important because it allows clinicians to assess catheter function and address mechanical problems before they produce greater disruption to care.
A practical prevention strategy combines appropriate catheter selection, aseptic insertion, routine monitoring, timely troubleshooting, and removal when the device is no longer necessary. These measures address different stages of catheter care: selection supports suitability, aseptic technique limits contamination, monitoring detects developing problems, and prompt removal reduces exposure to complications associated with continued use.
Troubleshooting becomes important when catheter function is affected by obstruction, leakage, dislodgement, malposition, or another complication. Clinicians should also reassess whether the catheter remains necessary, because removal is an important part of safe management once it is no longer needed. Applying these decisions within the relevant clinical setting can reduce preventable harm and support patient safety.