What is an affair catheter?
Afesis catheter provides access to the main blood vessel for procedures where blood is extracted and processed to remove some products when returning the rest to the body. People can undergo adferes to donate plasma and other blood products or as part of medical treatment. Depending on the circumstances, several catheter options are available and can be installed by a nurse, doctor or technician. Proper location is important to reduce the risk of injury. Patients who will need multiple procedures such as collections of stem cells for transplantation or removal of blood products in the course of ongoing treatment need a permanent afferent catheter. The device is introduced with the help of anesthesia to keep the patient in comfort and be carefully maintained to prevent infection.
The catheter consists of a tube embedded under the skin for accessing the blood vessel and ending with one or more access points known as lumens. Three lumens are common to provide bODY for blood collection, return and injection of drugs. They must be rinsed regularly to prevent clotting and maintaining inside the pure affair catheter. In addition, the caps require periodic change, as well as a bandage located above the catheter to protect the patient.
When wearing an afference catheter, patients can participate in most regular activities. They can experience some pain and pain in the first few days, which can usually be managed with painkillers. Physical activity such as running, yoga or cycling is allowed when wearing equipment unless it is contraindicated for other reasons. Immerse in pools and whirlpools can create a risk of infection and not recommended. After sweating or showering, it is advisable to clean the affair catheter.
Infection is a potential risk of afference catheter and it is important to reduce risks and also monitor the equipment at all times. Patients who notice the heat, swelling and tenderness, they should report these symptoms. Similarly, if they have trouble flushing the catheter with a recommended solution, as this may indicate that there is a block caused by a clot or other obstacle. Sharp pain and irritation may be signs that the device has migrated. Medical evaluation can determine whether there is a problem and can provide information on how to approach the problem.