Lumbar puncture (& intrathecal chemotherapy) Posted on 22 March 202022 March 2020 by admin What is a lumbar puncture? A lumbar puncture is a procedure in which a hollow needle is inserted between the bones of the lower back into the fluid around the lower part of the spinal cord. A sample of the fluid
Management of an implantable port Posted on 22 March 2020 by admin What is an implantable port? An implantable port is a thin, soft plastic tube that is put into a vein in your chest or arm and has an opening (port) just under the skin. This allows medicines to be given
Management of a PICC line (Peripherally inserted central catheter) Posted on 22 March 2020 by admin What is a PICC line? A PICC is a long, thin, flexible tube known as a catheter. It is inserted into one of the large veins of the arm near the bend of the elbow. It is then pushed into
Management of a central line Posted on 22 March 2020 by admin What is a central line? A central line is a long, hollow tube made from silicone rubber. They are also called skin-tunnelled central venous catheters. Common types are Hickman™ or Groshong™ lines. The central line is inserted (tunnelled) under the