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Current Poll: Posted 10/26/05
In your experience, what flow rates are typically obtainable using a 14.5FR DLC? (poll suggested by member john15122)
A: 450-500 ml/min
B: 400-450 ml/min
C: 300-400 ml/min
D: 250-300 ml/min
E: Less than 250 ml/min
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Are you aware of the RPK-01 Repair Kit?
(It is indicated for the repair of damaged luers, clamps, or extensions for the Split Cath®, Hemo-Flow™, & Ultra-Flow™ Catheters).
A). No, I wasn't aware of it.
No, I wasn't aware of it. :: 28 / 67% votes: 28 (67%)
B). I am aware of it, but don't use it.
I am aware of it, but don't use it. :: 4 / 10% votes: 4 (10%)
C). Yes, I use the repair kit.
Yes, I use the repair kit. :: 7 / 17% votes: 7 (17%)
D). I use another method to repair catheters.
I use another method to repair catheters. :: 3 / 7% votes: 3 (7%)
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Posted: 6/23/04 Closed: 10/26/05 Total Votes: 42

Compare: Triple lumen catheter (combination dialysis/infusion) VS Separate dialysis & Infusion Catheters. What is your clinical experience?
A). Better function/versatility with combo catheter
Better function/versatility with combo catheter :: 6 / 21% votes: 6 (21%)
B). Better function/versatility with separate catheters
Better function/versatility with separate catheters :: 10 / 34% votes: 10 (34%)
C). More infections with a triple lumen combination catheter
More infections with a triple lumen combination catheter :: 7 / 24% votes: 7 (24%)
D). More infections using separate catheters
More infections using separate catheters :: 4 / 14% votes: 4 (14%)
E). There's no clinical difference
There's no clinical difference :: 2 / 7% votes: 2 (7%)
F). Other
Other :: 0 / 0% votes: 0 (0%)
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Posted: 11/5/03 Closed: 6/28/04 Total Votes: 29

In your experience, which is the most frequent complication associated with dialysis catheterization?
A). Infection
Infection :: 54 / 45% votes: 54 (45%)
B). Clotting
Clotting :: 56 / 46% votes: 56 (46%)
C). Cracked Luers
Cracked Luers :: 6 / 5% votes: 6 (5%)
D). Leakage
Leakage :: 5 / 4% votes: 5 (4%)
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Posted: 11/26/02 Closed: 6/16/03 Total Votes: 121

StatLock® Anchoring Devices are provided with Medcomp® catheters. Do you use the StatLock®, and if so, how often are they changed?
A). Yes, every week.
Yes, every week. :: 3 / 15% votes: 3 (15%)
B). Yes, once a month.
Yes, once a month. :: 3 / 15% votes: 3 (15%)
C). Yes, once every six months.
Yes, once every six months. :: 0 / 0% votes: 0 (0%)
D). No, I don't use them.
No, I don't use them. :: 14 / 70% votes: 14 (70%)
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Posted: 7/23/02 Closed: 11/26/02 Total Votes: 20

Which site care disinfectants are used most regularly in your dialysis center or clinic?
A). Hibiclens (or other chlorhexidine)
Hibiclens (or other chlorhexidine) :: 10 / 9% votes: 10 (9%)
B). Isopropyl Alcohol (or other alcohol)
Isopropyl Alcohol (or other alcohol) :: 12 / 11% votes: 12 (11%)
C). Betadine (or other povidine-iodine)
Betadine (or other povidine-iodine) :: 77 / 72% votes: 77 (72%)
D). Other
Other :: 8 / 7% votes: 8 (7%)
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Posted: 3/25/02 Closed: 7/23/02 Total Votes: 107

What is the most frequent insertion site used on patients at your facility?
A). Subclavian
Subclavian :: 19 / 32% votes: 19 (32%)
B). Femoral
Femoral :: 6 / 10% votes: 6 (10%)
C). Internal Jugular
Internal Jugular :: 31 / 53% votes: 31 (53%)
D). Other
Other :: 3 / 5% votes: 3 (5%)
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Posted: 2/13/02 Closed: 3/26/02 Total Votes: 59

Do you see a need for priming volume to be specified to 0.1%?
A). Yes, it should be specified.
Yes, it should be specified. :: 15 / 68% votes: 15 (68%)
B). No, there is no need.
No, there is no need. :: 5 / 23% votes: 5 (23%)
C). It makes no difference.
It makes no difference. :: 2 / 9% votes: 2 (9%)
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Posted: 1/7/02 Closed: 2/13/02 Total Votes: 22

Conerning clotting, how much of a difference do you notice between using coated & uncoated catheters?
A). No difference.
No difference. :: 5 / 42% votes: 5 (42%)
B). Some Difference.
Some Difference. :: 6 / 50% votes: 6 (50%)
C). Remarkable Difference.
Remarkable Difference. :: 1 / 8% votes: 1 (8%)
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Posted: 11/15/01 Closed: 2/13/02 Total Votes: 12

PNW293 Rev. A 8/03