Emcrit iconEmcritSep 21, 2026

EMCrit 434 – Temporary Hemodialysis (HD) Catheters

Waiting for outside teams to place emergent dialysis lines directly harms critically ill patients requiring immediate RRT or exchange transfusions. In this episode, I break down the essential skill set for non-tunneled hemodialysis catheter insertion, covering line selection, site physiology, pre-dilation confirmation, and key procedural microskills.

EMCrit 434 – Temporary Hemodialysis (HD) Catheters

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Waiting for outside teams to place emergent dialysis lines directly harms critically ill patients requiring immediate RRT or exchange transfusions.

In this episode, I break down the essential skill set for non-tunneled hemodialysis catheter insertion, covering line selection, site physiology, pre-dilation confirmation, and key procedural microskills.

Learn how to prevent catastrophic vascular complications, and choose the right line and site for the job.

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Waiting for outside teams to place emergent dialysis lines directly harms critically ill patients requiring immediate RRT or exchange transfusions. In this episode, I break down the essential skill set for non-tunneled hemodialysis catheter insertion, covering line selection, site physiology, pre-dilation confirmation, and key procedural microskills. Learn how to prevent catastrophic vascular complications, and choose the right line and site for the job.

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