Securing central venous catheters: PT fixation technique.

The same procedure is repeated on the other side, and once the securing device is knotted on these air knots, long threads are wound around the catheter from both sides so as to reach the multi-lumen catheter hub with fixation holes [Figure 2]. To the Editor, Central vein catheters (CVCs) through major neck vein are always needed in major surgeries for various reasons, and securing them properly after placement for a short term is equally important. [Extracted from the article]