Temporary Vascular Access in British Hemodialysis Units

1 August 1985

journal article
research article
Published by Wiley in Artificial Organs

Vol. 9 (3) , 239-242
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1594.1985.tb04385.x

Abstract

A questionnaire, designed to determine the current habits of British nephrologists regarding temporary vascular access for hemodialysis, was sent to 62 renal units. Forty-six (74%) completed questionnaires were returned. Cannulation of the subclavian vein with a single-lumen catheter is the most popular technique. There is only limited use of double- or dual-lumen cathers in the UK. Previously unreported fatal complications [in humans] of subclavian hemodialysis catheters are described.

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