Over-catheter tract suture to prevent bleeding and air embolism after tunnelled catheter removal. Issue 2 (March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Letachowicz, Krzysztof; Gołębiowski, Tomasz; Kusztal, Mariusz; Penar, Jan; Letachowicz, Waldemar; Weyde, Wacław; Klinger, Marian
• Is Part Of: Journal of vascular access. Volume 18:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 170
• Page End: 172
• Publication Date: 2017-03
• Subjects: Air embolism -- Central venous catheter -- Prevention; Arterial catheterization -- Periodicals; Intravenous catheterization -- Periodicals; 612.13
• DOI: 10.5301/jva.5000620
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1129-7298

Abstract

Introduction: Severe, life-threating, complications might occur on dialysis catheter removal. Methods: We present a useful technique that may prevent vascular air embolism and severe bleeding. Results: The suture is placed around the catheter and tied over previous tract just after device removal. Conclusions: Applying a compressing suture to the tract left after removal of a tunnelled haemodialysis catheter is a simple manoeuvre that could prevent severe complication.