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  2. Dialysis catheter - Wikipedia

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    Chronic catheters contain a dacron cuff that is tunneled beneath the skin approximately 3–8 cm. The tunnel is thought to add a barrier to infection. The most popular dialysis catheter sold on the market today is the Symmetrical-Tip dialysis catheter. This catheter is in the form spiral Z shape. Permacath for dialysis

  3. Hickman line - Wikipedia

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    A Hickman line two-lumen catheter inserted on the patient's left side. Scars at the base of the neck indicate the venotomy site and insertion point into the left jugular vein . A Hickman line is a central venous catheter most often used for the administration of chemotherapy or other medications, as well as for the withdrawal of blood for analysis.

  4. Vascular access - Wikipedia

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    Catheter access, sometimes called a CVC (central venous catheter), consists of a plastic catheter with two lumens (or occasionally two separate catheters) which is inserted into a large vein (usually the vena cava, via the internal jugular vein or the femoral vein) to allow large flows of blood to be withdrawn from one lumen, to enter the dialysis circuit, and to be returned via the other lumen.

  5. Groshong line - Wikipedia

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    Groshongs may be left in place for extended periods and are used when long-term intravenous therapy is needed, such as for chemotherapy.Similar to the Hickman line, the tip of the catheter is in the superior vena cava, and the catheter is tunneled under the skin to an incision on the chest wall, where the distal end of the catheter exits the body.

  6. Macy catheter - Wikipedia

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    The Macy Catheter is a specialized catheter designed to provide comfortable and discreet administration of ongoing medications via the rectal route. The catheter was developed to make rectal access more practical and provide a way to deliver and retain liquid formulations in the distal rectum so that health practitioners can leverage the established benefits of rectal administration.

  7. Chest tube - Wikipedia

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    An intrapleural chest tube is also known as a Bülau drain or an intercostal catheter (ICC), and can either be a thin, flexible silicone tube (known as a "pigtail" drain), or a larger, semi-rigid, fenestrated plastic tube, which often involves a flutter valve or underwater seal.

  8. Jon Hamm filmography - Wikipedia

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    Jon Hamm in 2018. Jon Hamm is an American actor known for his performances in film and television.. Hamm gained worldwide acclaim and recognition for his starring role of Don Draper in the AMC drama series Mad Men (2007–2015).

  9. John Abraham - Wikipedia

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    John Abraham (born 17 December 1972) [1] [2] is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi films.Known for his stoic action hero persona, he is a recipient of a National Film Award along with nominations for four Filmfare Awards.