Abstract
Tunneled hemodialysis catheter insertion is a common and important procedure. Clinicians
involved in the placement or maintenance of tunneled catheters require an appreciation
of their best clinical application. Although comprehensive guidelines are available,
many aspects of the published literature on this subject remain uncertain. This primer
offers a concise, evidence-based discussion of 10 fundamental, everyday questions
with respect to tunneled hemodialysis catheter insertion.
Keywords
catheter - dialysis - interventional - nephrology - tunneled