Secondary assisted central venous access is most commonly used for short-term or emergency Haemodialysis. A tube called venous catheter is inserted into a vein in the neck, chest, or groin for haemodi.....
Secondary assisted central venous access is most commonly used for short-term or emergency Haemodialysis. A tube called venous catheter is inserted into a vein in the neck, chest, or groin for haemodialysis.
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Steps to be taken before this procedure:
Before the procedure starts, the weight, blood pressure, and temperature of the patients are measured. The access site or the point where the catheter tube is inserted during the treatment is cleansed.
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What happens during the process?
The central venous catheter tube is put in place by the surgeon. This tube which connects two lines carrying blood to and from the dialyzer has two openings, known as ports and limbs. One port is used to carry blood from the patient’s body to the dialysis machine in order to clean the blood. The other port then draws the clean blood to the patient’s body.
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After
As central venous catheter can sometimes spread infection, it is utmost important to prevent the graft from any damage. It is advised to check for bleeding, swelling, and redness on the exit site. Follow-up with your doctor in case of any alarming signs such as fever, rash, chills, or cough etcetera.
Central venous access has become a mainstay of modern clinical processes, but as with any surgery, it also has some risks associated with it.
What are benefits and risks of Secondary Assisted Central Venous access for Haemodialysis treatment?
One of the major advantages of this procedure is the aid it provides in unexpected and serious cases when there is no time to prepare for traditional haemodialysis. The process increases the chances of survival.
The risks associated with Secondary Assisted Central Venous access for Haemodialysis procedure are:
- Bloodstream infection
- Pneumothorax
- Thrombosis
- Misplacement
