A comparison of standard dual-tip hemodialysis catheter split lumen hemodialysis catheter

Quantification of Fibrin in Blood Thrombi Formed in Hemodialysis Central Venous Catheters: A Pilot Study on 43 CVCs

“…The formation of an intraluminal venous thrombus in dialysis catheters is primarily related to CVC dysfunction, but deserves attention because pulmonary embolism, infection and loss of central venous access can follow (1, 10).…”

“…Tunneled and nontunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) perform a primary role to correct acute metabolic derangements caused by renal dysfunction, an important ancillary role during grafts and fistulae maturation in patients with chronic kidney disease and an additional venous access for patients during the breaking-in of peritoneal dialysis (1, 2). Proper catheter management is aimed at preserving lumen patency and minimize the risk of infection.…”

“…The National Kidney Foundation guidelines from the ‘Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative’ set the lower limit to 300 mL/min for extracorporeal blood flow to properly treat the patient without excessive duration of the procedure (3–5). Insufficient blood flow is a signal of catheter malfunction, frequently related to thrombotic obstructions (1, 2, 4, 6, 7). Intraluminal catheter thrombi occur when a blood clot partly or completely occludes the lumen or catheter holes.…”

Rare Malpositions Following Insertion of the Left Jugular Vein Catheterization: Case Reports and Literature Review

“…Thus, we consider that the step-tipped catheter is to be less malposition than the split-tipped, although dual-lumen catheter are widely believed to reduce recirculation rates in comparison with to single-lumen one (22). As presented in our report, the tape of the catheter should be taken into account to avoid the lumen's bifurcation or offsetting during advancing catheter.…”

Malposition of Central Venous Catheter

“…[ 39 ] As presented in previous reports, the tape of the catheter should be taken into account to avoid the lumen's bifurcation or offsetting during advancing catheter. [ 40 ] The dual-lumen catheter is associated with a higher incidence of the divarication in comparison with the single-lumen throughout the procedure. Cautious removal gives rise to no grave consequence usually.…”