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Tunneled (Hickman™) Catheter

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Medications

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Last Update

July 1, 2023

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.pdf

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QV85-0214

Language

English

Creator

Hematology Patient Education Working Group

A tunneled (Hickman™) catheter is a type of catheter (thin, hollow tube) made of silicone that is put in a large vein near your heart. Topics include what a tunneled catheter is and why it is used, infections, supplies, changing your dressing, and caring for your tunneled catheter.

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