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13. Mark the desired route of the tunnel.
14. Administer the appropriate local anesthetic along the tunneling path (Figure 9).
15. If necessary, bend the tool shaft to conform to the patient's body.
OPTIONAL:
16. Make a small incision at the desired exit site.
17. Create a subcutaneous tunnel between the midline incision and the exit site until the straw is visible
and accessible at the exit point (Figure 10).
18. Unscrew and remove the tunneling tool handle (Figure 11).
19. Grasp the tip of the tool with one hand while holding the straw in place with the other hand. Pull the
tunneling tool shaft out through the straw.
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Figure 9: Administration of Anesthetic along the Tunneling Path
Figure 10: Subcutaneous Tunnel
Figure 11: Removing the Handle of the Tunneling Tool