We don't use them unless the nephrologist absolutely wants it used. We have a "resource group" that have had additional training. They are the only ones allowed to use them. I can't speak to literature review.
Our dialysis nurses, and only the dialysis nurses, use ourdilaysis patiet's catheters, fistulas and grafts consistently for blood sampling.
Is anyone using a triple lumen dialysis catheter's in their healthcare setting "temporary triple-lumen catheter (TLC) for dialysis that has a third lumen devoted to fluid and medication administration or blood sampling?" If so, could you please share your comments and experience with using the third lumen. Who uses it, what (in general) is your institution's policy regarding use etc.?
We don't use them unless the nephrologist absolutely wants it used. We have a "resource group" that have had additional training. They are the only ones allowed to use them. I can't speak to literature review.
Gwen Irwin
Austin, Texas
Our dialysis nurses, and only the dialysis nurses, use ourdilaysis patiet's catheters, fistulas and grafts consistently for blood sampling.
Is anyone using a triple lumen dialysis catheter's in their healthcare setting "temporary triple-lumen catheter (TLC) for dialysis that has a third lumen devoted to fluid and medication administration or blood sampling?" If so, could you please share your comments and experience with using the third lumen. Who uses it, what (in general) is your institution's policy regarding use etc.?
Thank you,
Nancy Rose
Wilmington VA Medical Center
Nancy Rose