A Hickman line is a central venous catheter most often used for the administration of chemotherapy or other medications, as well as for the withdrawal of blood for analysis.

Jul 18, 2024 · A Hickman is a type of central line. A central line gives your care team direct access to your veins. A Hickman is placed on the right side of your chest wall. It is a soft, thin, …

Apr 4, 2024 · The Hickman Line makes it easier to administer (give) medication, blood products and other fluids intravenously (directly into your blood stream). It reduces the need for …

Apr 22, 2025 · What is a Hickman line? A Hickman line is a central venous catheter designed for long-term use. It consists of a soft, flexible tube inserted into a vein in the chest, near the …

This booklet explains how a Hickman line is put in, the benefits, the risks and the alternatives, as well as how to care for your line. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to …

Sep 7, 2025 · Hickman catheters (or Hickman lines) are a type of tunneled central venous access line. Radiographic features Hickman catheters are typically inserted into either jugular vein, …

What is a Hickman Line? A Hickman line is a long thin tube made out of silicone. It is inserted so that one end lies in a large vein in the chest, with the other end lying outside of the body. A …

A tunneled central line (sometimes known as a tunneled catheter, Powerline®, Hickman®, or Broviac® catheter) is a central venous catheter that is tunneled under the skin. It is usually …

A Hickman® line is a long, thin and flexible plastic tube. It is a type of central line (tube put into a central blood vessel of the chest). We use the line to give you medicines or take blood samples.

A Hickman line is a tube that is placed into one of your major blood vessels leading to your heart. It is used for giving treatment directly into a vein for a long period of time—such as …