 Because of excessive transfusions that were required, a Mahurkar catheter was inserted through the left common femoral vein, first placing a needle into the vein and then guidewire removed, and the needle dilators were then placed and then the Mahurkar catheter was then placed with 2-0 nylon suture. 
Because of excessive transfusions that were required , a Mahurkar catheter was inserted through the left common femoral vein , first placing a needle into the vein and then guidewire removed , and the needle dilators were then placed and then the Mahurkar catheter was then placed with 2 - 0 nylon suture .