Oct 9, 2020 · Over the years, I’ve heard “MAC,” “sheath introducer,” “Cordis,” etc., used interchangeably but incorrectly. Let’s break these terms down!

Oct 1, 2019 · Cordis makes the AVANTI sheath introducer. This introducer typically has one lumen that depending on the French size. One lumen to infuse fluids may not be enough. Enter the MAC introducer. The MAC introducer is made by …

Sep 29, 2011 · Cordis is actually a brand. What most folks mean when they refer to a line as a cordis is a double or single lumen introducer that allows for LARGE and rapid infusions and they also allow for insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter. Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Jul 7, 2022 · Placing a standard central line catheter with any number of lumens through a Cordis creates an infection risk. Is a Mac a central line? MAC is a trademarked name that stands for multi-lumen catheter. …

Cordis and MAC are both trade names commonly used for sheath introducers; Indications. High volume/flow resuscitation (e.g. hemorrhagic shock) Emergency venous access; Inability to obtain peripheral venous access; Repetitive blood sampling; Administering hyperalimentation, vasopressors, caustic agents, or other concentrated fluids

Jul 5, 2022 · Show Notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/cordis-mac-introducer/Early in my medical training, I had no idea what the difference was between a Cordis and MAC introduc...

Sep 30, 2019 · MAC introducers can come with anywhere from one to three lumens. You could float a swan through many of them, but not all. It is essentially like a "Cordis" but it could have another line.

MAC or Cordis* ‘Short and fat’ allowing rapid transfusion; MAC has two parts and can float a PA catheter through it: MAC is placed with dilator still in introducer: Dialysis Catheter (Trialysis, 12 Fr) Dialysis line with two 12 Ga. Lumens for dialysis with a …

Mar 5, 2017 · Also known as the MAC catheter, this double-lumen catheter has an introducer sheath in addition to a 9 French and 12-gauge line. The 9 French lumen allows for rapid infusion and aggressive volume resuscitation while the additional 12-gauge side port allows for co-administration of other medications.

The MAC (Multi-lumen Access Catheter) line is a (relatively, compared to a standard central line) short, 2-lumen line made by Arrow. Like the others it is inserted via seldinger technique. As it’s longer and much thicker than a RIC line, it should be inserted into a large vein.