Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Central Venous Catheters

Catheters that are inserted into a large central vein such as a SUBCLAVIAN VEIN or FEMORAL VEIN.

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Abstract

Catheters that are inserted into a large central vein such as a SUBCLAVIAN VEIN or FEMORAL VEIN.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Central Venous Catheter
  • Catheter, Central Venous
  • Catheters, Central Venous
  • Venous Catheter, Central
  • Venous Catheters, Central

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2013

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Previous Indexing

  • Catheterization, Central Venous (1969-2012)

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  1. E07w.132w.750.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Central Venous Catheters. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D062905. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D062905
  2. Central Venous Catheters. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_venous_catheter
  3. Central Venous Catheters. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q190404