Why Choose Yashoda Hospitals for Hickman line Insertion?
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Best Radiological Institute in Hyderabad
Our surgical results far exceed our reputation, as we prioritise patient comfort and well-being throughout the process, from providing personalised care to addressing, monitoring, and managing concerns.
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Our Medical Experts
We have a dedicated team of skilled interventional radiologists with extensive experience in clinical and surgical procedures, including hickman line insertions, critical care doctors, and technicians.
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Advanced Radiological Treatment Facility
We are known for utilising advanced diagnostic & imaging facilities, ensuring precise minimally invasive procedures, with a proven track record of offering successful procedures like hickman line insertion.
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Best Comprehensive Care
We provide comprehensive consultation and care for all health conditions related to interventional radiology and nuclear medicine. The department offers advanced diagnosis, expert care, and specialist consultation for patients with conditions and diseases requiring long-term treatment, such as cancers or haematological diseases.
What is Hickman Line Insertion?
A Hickman line is an extremely thin, long silicon catheter placed near the patient’s heart after travelling a long distance from one side of the chest. This procedure allows the simultaneous administration of multiple medicines through its 2-3 openings called lumens. Each lumen is tapped onto a needle-free connector, with a clamp along the line to control the flow of medication.
Hickman line insertion is performed for people undergoing chemotherapy, where frequent intravenous administration occurs, frequent blood donations or sample collections, during the direct central vein administration of medicine, long-term antibiotic administration, or people needing total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
| Procedure Name | Hickman line Insertion |
|---|---|
| Type of Surgery | Minor Surgery |
| Type of Anaesthesia | Local Anaesthesia |
| Procedure Duration | 20-40 Minutes |
| Recovery Duration | 2 Weeks |
Hickman line Insertion: Pre-Op & Post-Op Care
Pre-Surgical Preparations: Inform the surgeon about any allergies and medication before the treatment, especially blood-thinning medicines. The surgeon may perform blood and imaging tests in pregnancy and instruct the patient to fast before the surgery.
Procedure: The surgeon disinfects the site of insertion with an antiseptic, administers local anaesthesia, and makes two incisions on one side of the chest wall, creating a tunnel. Through this tunnel, the catheter is threaded and advanced into the subclavian vein, where the line is fixed onto the skin. An X-ray scan confirms the position.
Post-Surgery & Recovery Phase: Avoid extreme exercises to keep the line from falling out. Follow the dressing management instructions given by the instructor, like keeping the dressing clean and dry and changing the dressing and lumen caps regularly. Flush the Hickman line regularly to avoid any blockage. The Hickman line is removed after a few weeks to a few months.
Benefits of Hickman line Insertion at Yashoda Hospitals
- Reduces the pain and discomfort during the long-term treatments.
- Eliminates the need for constant needle puncturing.
- Allows large amounts of medications to be administered.
- Make the process of accessing the deeper veins much easier.
- Enhances treatment adherence.
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