port access heart surgery

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I position my CS catheters. Can take a while to accomplish but haven't needed surgeon's help as yet.
 
My group does a ton. Curve the CS catheter prior to insertion, advance it past the CS (using TEE to guide), then withdraw the catheter slowly until it pops into the CS then re-advance the catheter, and confirm placement with contrast and C-arm.
 
Any people here do minis, but do not use the CS catheter?
 
Any U penn guys on this site?

Dr. Woo is doing a lot of cool stuff over there.
 
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