All multiple lumen caths have a separate lumen from external hub to internal tip. Adding a multiple lumen extension set does not create a multilumen catheter.
All dual lumen implanted ports have separate fluid pathways. A non-coring needle is inserted into each port septum. The two reservoirs, although incorporated into one port body, are separate. The port body connects to the catheter which has two totally separate lumens.
All multiple lumen caths have a separate lumen from external hub to internal tip. Adding a multiple lumen extension set does not create a multilumen catheter.
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861
Peggy,
All dual lumen implanted ports have separate fluid pathways. A non-coring needle is inserted into each port septum. The two reservoirs, although incorporated into one port body, are separate. The port body connects to the catheter which has two totally separate lumens.