Catheterization, Central Venous
| Definition: |
Placement of an intravenous catheter in the subclavian, jugular, or other central vein for central venous pressure determination, chemotherapy, hemodialysis, or hyperalimentation. |
| Notes: |
do not use /util except by MeSH definition; DF: CATH CENTRAL |
| Previously Indexed: |
Catheterization (1966-1987),Catheters, Indwelling (1978-1987) |
Catheterization, Central Venous Definitions and Terms
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