Permacath Placement

Procedure Time
30-45 min.

Purpose
To give the patient an access for long-term dialysis.

Procedure

• Patient is taken to IPU for IVs and labs drawn. Patient is then taken to Special Procedures.
  
• Radiologist will discuss the procedure with the patient, and answer questions.
  
• Patient is then placed on the table and site of insertion is identified by ultrasound.
  
• Patient is prepped for the procedure.
  
• Venous access is obtained and wire advanced to maintain access.
  
• Small pocket is made to house catheter.
  
• Contrast may be injected to verify placement of catheter.
  
• Catheter sutured in place to skin and dressed as Radiologist deems necessary.
  
• Patient must have someone drive him home.

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