Question:
are the triple lumen catheter's inserted in the neck while you are in surgery

I just found out I will be having a triple lumen catheter inserted in my neck. I want to know if they do this after you are under sedation or if they put it in before you go under. please someone let me know.    — suzanne S. (posted on March 23, 2002)

March 23, 2002
They will place the central line after you are under anesthesia.
   — Laureen59

March 23, 2002
You can also request the it be put in your upper arm. I had me central Line (this is what it is called) or pic line in for almost 3 months while I was on IV's. It was in my upper arm. These things are a god send. I am really bad with giving blood or putting IV's in me. They used this and was able to give me IV's and take blood through it without even sticking me.
   — lynbaby B.

March 24, 2002
Hi. Just a clarification. A triple lumen line usually goes in the subclavian or the internal jugular... a PICC line is inserted peripherally (usually arm). There is a big difference... a PICC is used for long term IV therapy. A triple lumen is used when multiple drugs that are incompatible when mixed need to be given. JK, RN
   — Joya K.

March 24, 2002
Mine was inserted into my neck after I was put under. I had a temp IV into my arm just to sedate me and then they put my neck IV after I was out.
   — Melody F.