Method and apparatus for catheterization of a body cavity

Details Method and apparatus for catheterization of a body cavity Method and apparatus for catheterization of a body cavity

1991-04-03

1992-12-08

Mancene, Gene

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604164, A61M 3100

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051693879

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for catheterization of a body cavity, the catheterization apparatus having a sheath, a cannula with a blunt end and a stylet with a sharp end. To use the apparatus the three elements are initially arranged with the stylet leading the apparatus. The apparatus is advanced a distance into the flesh of a patient. The apparatus is readjusted leaving the cannula in a leading position. The apparatus is then advanced further into the flesh of the patient and into communication with a body cavity. The apparatus is again readjusted, leaving the sheath in communication with the body cavity.

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