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2. Hickman line - Wikipedia

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   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. Some types are used mainly for the purpose of apheresis or dialysis. They have also been used in total parenteral nutrition (TPN). [1]

3. Hickman catheter (Hickman Line) - LA Vascular

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   Hickman’s line is used in cases where the treatment continues over a couple of weeks and this catheter is often used for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Other uses include plasmapheresis and apheresis, A route for taking blood samples frequently without puncturing the peripheral veins repeatedly, Administration of drugs and fluids during a ...

4. GUIDELINE FOR CLINICAL STAFF ON: HICKMAN / BROVIAC CATHETER ...

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   The Hickman and Broviac catheters are a central venous access device commonly used in the paediatric age group especially for Haematology/Oncology patients. It is made of silicone and is approximately 90cm long.

5. Vascular Access Procedures - Interventional Radiology | UCLA ...

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   Hickman or Groshong catheters provide long-term central venous access for treatments such as chemotherapy, TPN, or antibiotics, and can be used for blood draws. A Groshong catheter has a valve at the tip, while Hickman catheters do not.

6. Home parenteral nutrition - Mayo Clinic

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   The two main catheter options for delivering parenteral nutrition are: A tunneled catheter, such as a Hickman catheter, has a segment of tube outside the skin and another portion tunneled under the skin before it enters the vein.

7. Tunneled Central Catheter Placement Handout - OHSU

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   It can be called several different names including: Hickman, Broviac, Groshong, or TDC (tunneled dialysis catheter). How is it placed? The catheter is placed by a doctor in the interventional radiology suite. You will have an IV placed and be given medicine to help you relax.

8. Having a Hickman line inserted to allow delivery of your ...

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   A Hickman line can also be used to give nutritional support (TPN) into the vein, if your digestive system is not able to cope with food for any reason. How long will I have the Hickman line? You may be able to go home with the Hickman line in place. It can stay in place for up to 12 months.