12-08-2009, 05:55 PM
Hi,
Can someone explain to me what is the difference between a permanent catheter (a 2-lumen catheter) and temporary one for hemodialysis?
Can it be placed in the jugular vein? The subclavian vein? Or both?
And what is a central line? Is it the same thing?
Please help. Thank you.
Can someone explain to me what is the difference between a permanent catheter (a 2-lumen catheter) and temporary one for hemodialysis?
Can it be placed in the jugular vein? The subclavian vein? Or both?
And what is a central line? Is it the same thing?
Please help. Thank you.