Peripherally inserted central catheter with continuous central venous oximetry and proximal high flow port
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1. A peripherally inserted central venous system catheter which comprises:
- a sheath having a length and a diameter suitable for extending from a peripheral vein insertion point on a patient to the superior vena cava of the patient, the sheath being constructed of a material suitable for insertion into the venous system of a subject through a peripheral vein and forming two lumens therein which extend from its proximal end at the insertion point to its distal end in the superior vena cava;
a connector fastened to the proximal end of one of said two lumens for connecting the lumen to a medical instrument,a third lumen formed in the sheath and extending from its proximal end to a point intermediate the ends of the sheath where it communicates with blood surrounding the sheath through a port formed in the sheath; and
a third connector fastened to the proximal end of the third lumen for connecting the third lumen to a fluid infusion device;
wherein the third lumen is larger than said two lumens such that fluids may be infused into the venous system of the patient through said port; and
wherein the sheath has a length from 35 to 65 centimeters.
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Abstract
A peripherally inserted central catheter includes three lumens that communicate with its proximal end. A large lumen terminates short of the distal end of the catheter and is used for the infusion of fluids into the venous system. A second lumen terminates at the distal end and is suitable for measuring blood pressure in the central venous system and infusion of fluids into the central venous system. The third lumen houses a pair of optical fibers which form part of a central venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) monitoring system.
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1. A peripherally inserted central venous system catheter which comprises:
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a sheath having a length and a diameter suitable for extending from a peripheral vein insertion point on a patient to the superior vena cava of the patient, the sheath being constructed of a material suitable for insertion into the venous system of a subject through a peripheral vein and forming two lumens therein which extend from its proximal end at the insertion point to its distal end in the superior vena cava; a connector fastened to the proximal end of one of said two lumens for connecting the lumen to a medical instrument, a third lumen formed in the sheath and extending from its proximal end to a point intermediate the ends of the sheath where it communicates with blood surrounding the sheath through a port formed in the sheath; and a third connector fastened to the proximal end of the third lumen for connecting the third lumen to a fluid infusion device; wherein the third lumen is larger than said two lumens such that fluids may be infused into the venous system of the patient through said port; and wherein the sheath has a length from 35 to 65 centimeters. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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Current AssigneeMayo Foundation For Medical Education And Research (Mayo Clinic)
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Original AssigneeMayo Foundation For Medical Education And Research (Mayo Clinic)
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InventorsPatel, Bhavesh, Patel, Dipakkumar M., Dauenhauer, Corinna
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Primary Examiner(s)WINAKUR, ERIC FRANK
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Application NumberUS10/971,396Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,502 DaysField of Search600/310, 600/323, 600/324, 600/325, 600/339, 600/481, 600/485, 600/486, 600/504, 600/505, 604/48, 604/93.01, 604/523US Class Current600/486CPC Class CodesA61B 5/1459 invasive, e.g. introduced i...
