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A Hickman line two-lumen catheter inserted on the patient's left side. Scars at the base of the neck indicate the venotomy site and insertion point into the left jugular vein . A Hickman line is a central venous catheter most often used for the administration of chemotherapy or other medications, as well as for the withdrawal of blood for analysis.
Central venous catheter. Diagram showing a non-tunneled central line inserted into the right subclavian vein. 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 a large vein. It is a form of venous access.
A CVC, sometimes called a central line, is inserted into a large vein in the chest or upper arm. Catheters are long, hollow plastic tubes that make it easier to put medication, blood products ...
You might get a central venous catheter if you need long-term treatment for issues like infections, cancer, or heart and kidney problems. Learn about the types of catheters, when you need them ...
General Care. Mainly, you’ll do two things to care for your CVC: Flush it to make sure it doesn’t get clogged. Change the dressing and catheter parts -- you only do this for PICC lines and ...
A peripherally inserted central catheter ( PICC or PICC line ), also called a percutaneous indwelling central catheter or longline, [1] is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for long chemotherapy regimens, extended antibiotic therapy, or total parenteral nutrition) or for administration of ...
Central venous catheter (central line). The technician inserts a small, thin tube called a catheter into a vein near your heart. It will be connected to two IV lines. One will draw blood, while ...
Keep your catheter clean. If you have a central catheter, make sure it’s always dry and clean. Look for redness and pain each day. Avoid cuts.