Properties (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Company
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
risk of infection
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| gptkbp:canBe |
in the chest
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| gptkbp:developedBy |
Dr._Robert_Hickman
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| gptkbp:firstIntroduced |
1980s
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| gptkbp:has |
two or three lumens
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| gptkbp:hasLength |
approximately 15 to 30 cm
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Hickman Line
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| gptkbp:introduced |
percutaneous approach
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| gptkbp:is |
used in adult patients
used in pediatric patients a device that can be used for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) a common choice for patients with cancer a device that can be used at home a device that can be used in inpatient settings a device that can be used in outpatient settings a safe option for long-term therapy a tunneled catheter a type of central venous catheter inserted under local anesthesia used for administering antibiotics used for administering fluids used for blood sampling used for hemodialysis access used in patients with difficult venous access a preferred method for patients requiring frequent venous access associated with lower risk of thrombosis than peripheral lines |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
oncology
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| gptkbp:isSuitableFor |
months to years
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| gptkbp:isUsedFor |
nutritional support
blood transfusions administration of chemotherapy |
| gptkbp:madeOf |
silicone
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| gptkbp:requires |
sterile technique
regular maintenance |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
long-term intravenous access
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