Central venous catheter

Introduction: Central venous catheter

Description of Central venous catheter

Central venous catheter: a catheter passed through a peripheral or central vein, ending in the superior vena cava or right atrium, for measurement of central venous pressure or for infusion of hyperosmolar solutions. SYN: central line catheter.
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Central venous catheter: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Central venous catheter:

• Venous
• Catheter

Terms associated with Central venous catheter:

Terms Similar to Central venous catheter:

• Hickman line
• Tunnelled central venous catheter

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External links related to: Central venous catheter

• Central venous catheters - ultrasound locating devices (No. 49)
• Prophylactic antibiotics for preventing early central venous catheter Gram positive infections in oncology patients (Cochrane Review)
• Gauze and tape and transparent polyurethane dressings for central venous catheters (Cochrane Review)
• Continuous heparin infusion to prevent thrombosis and catheter occlusion in neonates with peripherally placed percutaneous central venous catheters (Cochrane Review)

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