Catheterization, Peripheral
| Definition: |
Insertion of a catheter into a peripheral artery, vein, or airway for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
| Notes: |
do not use /util except by MeSH definition; DF: CATH PERIPHERAL |
| Also Called: |
Catheterization, Bronchial,Catheterization, Peripheral Arterial,Peripheral Venous Catheterization |
| Previously Indexed: |
Bronchi (1966-1987),Bronchoscopy (1966-1987),Catheterization (1966-1987),Catheters, Indwelling (1978-1987),Heart Catheterization (1966-1987) |
Catheterization, Peripheral Definitions and Terms
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