Wcn24-1917 the Step-Tip Type Dialysis Catheters Are Best Suited for Placement Through the Left Internal Jugular Vein

Hemodialysis patients often require non-cuffed or cuffed catheters at times. The rate of infection is higher when catheters are placed from superficial femoral vein. In cases of obstruction of the right jugular vein, Safe placement of dialysis catheters through the left internal jugular vein is a technique we must master. The route of placement via the right internal jugular vein is straight, but via the left internal jugular vein, the catheters requires passing through two bends. Thus, safety is reduced and difficulty is increased(Fig.1).