List three common types of tunneled central venous lines and their common uses and indications.
List three common types of tunneled central venous lines and their common uses and indications.
1. Permacath: Dual lumen, large bore line used for dialysis or pheresis
2. Hickman-type catheter: Single-, double-, or triple-lumen catheter used for administration of IV medications, TPN, blood products, or long-term chemotherapy
3. Port: Long-term single- or double-lumen catheter designed for infrequent rather than continuous use in the administration of chemotherapy or antibiotics