Haemodialysis catheters–a review of design and function

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Yaxley, J
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2022
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Introduction: Hemodialysis (HD) catheters are a fundamental form of dialysis access. An appreciation of the principles of catheter design is important for practitioners involved in the insertion and maintenance of hemodialysis access. Although a wide range of styles and brands are available on the market, comparative clinical trials are lacking. Areas covered: This concise review outlines common dialysis catheter characteristics and summarizes their practical relevance. Materials and surface coatings, tip geometry, side holes, and lumen cross-sectional shape are discussed. Expert opinion: HD catheter choice should be at the operator’s discretion based on their best clinical judgment and experience. While device selection should be informed theoretic design principles, more important is a concentration on thoughtful catheter insertion and maintenance practices.

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Expert Review of Medical Devices

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19

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10

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Medical devices

Nephrology and urology

Catheter

design

hemodialysis

lumen

technology

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Yaxley, J, Haemodialysis catheters–a review of design and function, Expert Review of Medical Devices, 2022, 19 (10), pp. 757-762

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