Quinton catheter
Quinton Catheter
A Quinton catheter (pronounced: kwin-ton kath-i-ter) is a type of catheter specifically designed for hemodialysis, a treatment for kidney disease.
Etymology
The Quinton catheter is named after its inventor, Dr. Belding H. Scribner and engineer Wayne Quinton, who developed it in the 1960s.
Description
The Quinton catheter is a type of central venous catheter (CVC) that is inserted into a large vein, typically in the neck, chest, or groin. It is used to remove blood from the body, filter it through a dialysis machine, and then return the cleaned blood back to the body. This process is known as hemodialysis.
Related Terms
- Hemodialysis: A process that uses a machine to filter waste, salt, and extra water from the blood, mimicking the function of healthy kidneys.
- Central Venous Catheter (CVC): A type of catheter that is inserted into a large vein in the neck, chest, or groin.
- Kidney Disease: A condition in which the kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood as well as they should.
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quinton catheter
- Wikipedia's article - Quinton catheter
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