Overview
  • The catheters are placed in the jugular vein using a technique called Seldinger; it uses a guide wire system
  • Nonreactive polyurethane catheter: can be left in place for extended use, i.e., 3-4 weeks
  • Single, double or even triple lumen catheters of various lengths: allow administration concurrently of different IV medications

Double Lumen

Single Lumen

Triple Lumen