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Ron Barbosa MD FACS

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Nonuniversity level 1 trauma/critical care/general surgeon. ECMO service. PGY-26. Father of 4. Surgical instrument threads. History enthusiast. Opinions own.

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Brief reminder that the 3 different lumens of a 'triple lumen' central line are *not* equivalent in terms of flow rate. The distal (brown) lumen usually has a greater diameter and a much higher maximum flow rate than either of the other 2 lumens. (1/4)

Brief reminder that the 3 different lumens of a 'triple lumen' central line are *not* equivalent in terms of flow rate. The distal (brown) lumen usually has a greater diameter and a much higher maximum flow rate than either of the other 2 lumens. (1/4)