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...

Venous access is any method used to access the bloodstream through the veins, either to administer intravenous therapy (e.g. medication, fluid), parenteral...

A severe venous malformation can involve the lymph vessels as a lymphaticovenous malformation. Venous access is any method used to access the bloodstream...

"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...

In medicine, a peripheral venous catheter, peripheral venous line, peripheral venous access catheter, or peripheral intravenous catheter, is a catheter...

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...

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...

too sick to undergo surgery. Catheter placement Central venous catheter placement: Vascular access and management of intravenous devices (IVs), including...

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...

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...

right superior mediastinum. It is the typical site of central venous access via a central venous catheter or a peripherally inserted central catheter. Mentions...

tendon. The area just superficial to the cubital fossa is often used for venous access (phlebotomy) in procedures such as injections and obtaining samples...

"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...

combined with Doppler flow measurement) is used to diagnose arterial and venous disease. This is particularly important in potential neurologic problems...

weak recommendation for deep venous stenting to treat obstructive chronic venous disease. Angioplasty requires an access vessel, typically the femoral...

This catheter is in the form spiral Z shape. Central venous catheters intended for temporary access (sin. Quinton catheters) are typically used for less...

Zaoutis, Lisa B.; Chiang, Vincent W. (eds.), "Chapter 204 - Central Venous Access", Comprehensive Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Philadelphia: Mosby, pp...

(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...

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...

groove is fairly consistent, making this site a good candidate for venous access. Permanent pacemaker leads are often placed in the cephalic vein in...

considerations. Central venous catheter access: Venous access is required to perform apheresis treatments, commonly used access are central venous catheter devices...

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...

Boston Scientific announced it would sell its Fluid Management and Venous Access businesses for $425 million to Avista Capital Partners. In April 2008...

lymphatic cancer, which made it difficult to impossible to achieve the venous access necessary to administer the drugs used in lethal injections. Despite...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a type of venous thrombosis involving the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, most commonly in the legs or pelvis....

tubes and other intubating equipment Drugs for peripheral and central venous access Electronic metronome to provide standardized auditory cadence cues during...

into the systemic venous system. The intraosseous infusion technique is used to provide fluids and medication when intravenous access is not available...

"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...

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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