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Groshong Catheter is double-lumened for administration of chemotherapy, antibiotic therapy, and iv fluids.
Explain Groshong Catheter?
Soft, medical-grade silicone tubing with a closed, rounded tip makes up Groshong Catheters. Contrary to open-ended catheters, the closed end features a patented three-position valve (or valves) that, when not in use, remain closed while allowing liquids to flow in or out.
The catheter's tip is positioned in the superior vena cava, which is above the right atrium, by inserting it into one of the main central veins. To the right atrium, by inserting it into one of the main central veins. To reach the intended exit point, it is tunnelled subcutaneously for many inches.
The pressure-sensitive, [tex]3[/tex]-position Groshong valve, which is patented, is a feature of the Groshong central venous catheter. The valve, which permits both fluid infusion and blood aspiration, is situated close to the radiopaque catheter's rounded, closed tip. The valve stays closed when not in use to prevent blood backflow and air embolism.
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