Patent ID: 6682519
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A method for inserting a multiple catheter assembly into an area of a body to be catheterized, the assembly comprising a first and a second catheter, the method comprising the steps of:a. accessing an area to be catheterized and creating an access site; b. inserting an introducer sheath into the area to be catheterized; c. inserting a first guide wire and a second guide wire into the introducer sheath; d. at least partially inserting a first dilator over the first guide wire and a second dilator over the second guide wire into the area to be catheterized; e. removing the first dilator and the second dilator and blocking the flow of one or more of blood and air into and out of the area to be catheterized; f. passing the distal portion of the first catheter over the first guide wire and passing the distal portion of the second catheter over the second guide wire; and g. inserting each of the first and second catheters in juxtaposed relation into the area to be catheterized.