Quinton Catheters: Uses, Function & Hemodialysis

A Quinton catheter is a type of central venous catheter used for hemodialysis. It is a permanent catheter that is surgically implanted into a large vein, typically in the neck or chest. The catheter is connected to a dialysis machine that filters waste products from the blood and returns the cleaned blood to the body.

Quinton catheters are often used for long-term hemodialysis, but can also be used for short-term use in patients who are waiting for a kidney transplant or who are recovering from kidney surgery.

The Quinton catheter is named after its inventor, William Quinton, who developed the catheter in the 1960s.