Nursing professional development - QHC

tunneled. or . non-tunneled, which refers to how the line is inserted. A . tunneled. catheter is one in which a tunnel is made surgically through the subcutaneous tissue, then the catheter is inserted through the tunnel and into the vein. They have a Dacron cuff which the skin adheres to and heals over to provide a seal, decreasing the risk of ... ................
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