Sheath introducer

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Overview

  • Long, wide bore single lumen catheter typically placed in a Central venous catheterization
  • Have wide plastic hub on proximal end with one-way valve
    • Can be used to insert triple lumen catheter, Swan-Ganz catheter, and temporary external pacing wires
  • Commonly used for rapid fluid or blood administration (especially in trauma resuscitation)

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