Care of the Hickmann Catheter: Learning your Lines
This video describes the homecare requirements of the Hickmann Catheter.
These lines, which are increasingly used,
mainly in the treatment of cancer and leukemia, give immense benefits to patients. The
video presentation demonstrates the main steps involved with keeping these lines in good working order, namely cleaning, dressing and flushing. It also offers general advice on lifestyle concerns. They greatly improve the quality of life, as they reduce or even remove completely the ongoing pain and suffering which may be involved in giving blood or intravenous treatments.
The
hope is that
those involved, patients, family and carers, will quickly become familiar and
confident with managing the lines.We at St. Vincent's
University Hospital
and the Irish Cancer Society are confident that you will quickly learn
the step
and gain new found freedom.
This video is approx. 10
minutes
in length and is in 'Flash Movie ' format.
To play this video Flash Player needs to be pre-installed. If you require this player please click here
This video was
prepared by
Dr. Alan McShane, St. Vincent's University Hospital, with the aid of
funding
from the Irish Cancer Society.
For further information, or copies of the video, please contact either:
 |
Dr. Alan McShane, Tel: 01 - 2094262 |
|
Irish Cancer Society, 43/45 Northumberland Road, Tel: 01 - 2310 500 |
