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    A central venous catheter (CVC), also known as a central line (c-line), central venous line, or central venous access catheter, is a catheter placed into...
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  • Venous access is any method used to access the bloodstream through the veins, either to administer intravenous therapy (e.g. medication, fluid), parenteral...
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    A severe venous malformation can involve the lymph vessels as a lymphaticovenous malformation. Venous access is any method used to access the bloodstream...
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    "needle stick". A port is more correctly known as a "totally implantable venous access device". They are also commonly referred to as a Portacath or Chemo...
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    In medicine, a peripheral venous catheter, peripheral venous line, peripheral venous access catheter, or peripheral intravenous catheter, is a catheter...
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    an infusion to be administered.: 344–348  The type and location of venous access (i.e. a central line versus peripheral line, and in which vein the line...
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    A Groshong line is a type of intravenous catheter used for central venous access. It can be tunneled or non-tunneled. Groshongs may be left in place for...
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  • usually weeks to months. There are several reasons for the use of central venous access: To get more than one drug at a time To get continuous infusion chemo...
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    too sick to undergo surgery. Catheter placement Central venous catheter placement: Vascular access and management of intravenous devices (IVs), including...
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  • direct vision. It is used for venous access in cases of trauma, and hypovolemic shock when the use of a peripheral venous catheter is either difficult...
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    right superior mediastinum. It is the typical site of central venous access via a central venous catheter or a peripherally inserted central catheter. Mentions...
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    combined with Doppler flow measurement) is used to diagnose arterial and venous disease. This is particularly important in potential neurologic problems...
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    tendon. The area just superficial to the cubital fossa is often used for venous access (phlebotomy) in procedures such as injections and obtaining samples...
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    "Anatomical variations of internal jugular vein location: impact on central venous access". Critical Care Medicine. 19 (12): 1516–1519. doi:10.1097/00003246-199112000-00013...
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    This catheter is in the form spiral Z shape. Central venous catheters intended for temporary access (sin. Quinton catheters) are typically used for less...
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    Zaoutis, Lisa B.; Chiang, Vincent W. (eds.), "Chapter 204 - Central Venous Access", Comprehensive Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Philadelphia: Mosby, pp...
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    (1): 63–4. doi:10.1016/S0002-9610(97)00233-X. PMID 9445243. Central Venous Access Imaging at eMedicine Powers SK, Stewart MK, Landry G (1988). "Ventilatory...
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    lymphatic cancer, which made it difficult to impossible to achieve the venous access necessary to administer the drugs used in lethal injections. Despite...
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    weak recommendation for deep venous stenting to treat obstructive chronic venous disease. Angioplasty requires an access vessel, typically the femoral...
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  • Thumbnail for Cephalic vein
    groove is fairly consistent, making this site a good candidate for venous access. Permanent pacemaker leads are often placed in the cephalic vein in...
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    rapid blood loss due to a faltering attachment of the needle to the venous access point. Unfractioned heparin (UHF) is the most commonly used anticoagulant...
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    Boston Scientific announced it would sell its Fluid Management and Venous Access businesses for $425 million to Avista Capital Partners. In April 2008...
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  • considerations. Central venous catheter access: Venous access is required to perform apheresis treatments, commonly used access are central venous catheter devices...
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    cases, it is common to insert a central venous catheter. All such catheters placed for the purpose of venous access and being inserted in the upper body...
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    into the systemic venous system. The intraosseous infusion technique is used to provide fluids and medication when intravenous access is not available...
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    tubes and other intubating equipment Drugs for peripheral and central venous access Electronic metronome to provide standardized auditory cadence cues during...
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    "Anatomical variations of internal jugular vein location: impact on central venous access". Critical Care Medicine. 19 (12): 1516–1519. doi:10.1097/00003246-199112000-00013...
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    developing. The femoral vein is often used to place a central venous catheter, or line for venous access. Ultrasound imaging for locating the vein and catheter...
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  • costovertebral angle CVAD central venous access device CVAT costovertebral angle tenderness CVC central venous catheter chronic venous congestion CVD cardiovascular...
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    W; Hunsaker, B; Reschke, D (January 2019). "Evaluation of Central Venous Access with Accelerated Seldinger Technique Versus Modified Seldinger Technique"...
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