COOK Medical Spectrum Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 5

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The catheter size should be as small as the use will allow.
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Left subclavian and left jugular veins should be used only when other sites are not available.
Special Patient Group
Controlled clinical trials of Spectrum and Spectrum Glide central venous catheters in pregnant women,
pediatric and neonatal populations have not been conducted. The benefits of the use of Spectrum and
Spectrum Glide central venous catheters should be weighed against possible risks.
The following variables should be considered when selecting appropriate catheter and length:
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Patient history
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Size and age of patient
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Access site available
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Unusual anatomical variables
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Proposed use and duration of treatment plan
Standard Catheter Lengths Available for Pediatric Use
These suggested lengths must be viewed only as a guideline.
French Size
4.0/5.0
4.0/5.0
4.0/5.0
4.0/5.0
Standard Catheter Lengths Available for Adult Use
These suggested lengths must be viewed only as a guideline.
French Size Length
7.0/7.5/9.0/9.5 15 cm
7.0/7.5/9.0/9.5 20 cm
7.0/7.5/9.0/9.5 25 cm
Double-Lumen Information
French Size
4.0*
4.0**
5.0
7.0
7.5
9.5
*Pediatric polyurethane Double Lumen Central Venous Catheter (C-UDLM, C-DLM)
**Pediatric Double Lumen Soft Central Venous Catheter (C-SDLM)
Length Access Site
Internal and external jugular veins; for patients weighing less
5 cm
than 10 kilograms
Internal and external jugular veins; for patients weighing
8 cm
10-40 kilograms
12 cm Right subclavian vein; for patients weighing 10-40 kilograms
15 cm Left subclavian vein; for patients weighing 10-40 kilograms
Access Site
Internal and external jugular veins
Right subclavian vein
Left subclavian vein
Lumens Equivalent Gage
#1
#2
#1
#2
#1
#2
#1
#2
#1
#2
#1
#2
Minimum Lumen Volume
20
23
20
22
20
20
16
20
14
21
13
18
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ENGLISH
.2 cc
.1 cc
.3 cc
.3 cc
.2 cc
.2 cc
.6 cc
.2 cc
.8 cc
.2 cc
2.1 cc
.4 cc