Central venous access catheter
| Central venous access catheter | |
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| Term | Central venous access catheter |
| Short definition | Central venous access catheter - (pronounced) (SEN-trul VEE-nus AK-ses KA-theh-ter) device used for blood collection and treatment, including intravenous fluids, medication, or blood transfusions. A thin, flexible tube is inserted into a vein, usually below the collarbone. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Central venous access catheter - (pronounced) (SEN-trul VEE-nus AK-ses KA-theh-ter) device used for blood collection and treatment, including intravenous fluids, medication, or blood transfusions. A thin, flexible tube is inserted into a vein, usually below the collarbone. It is passed (threaded) into a large vein above the right side of the heart called the superior vena cava. A needle is inserted into a port outside the body to draw blood or give fluids. A central venous access catheter can stay in place for weeks or months and helps avoid the need for repeated needle sticks. There are different types of central venous access catheters
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