Catheters, Indwelling
| Definition: |
Catheters designed to be left within an organ or passage for an extended period of time. |
| Notes: |
NIM; when IM, coord with specific site (NIM) if pertinent |
| Also Called: |
Intra-Arterial Lines,Vascular Access Ports |
| Previously Indexed: |
Catheterization (1966-1974),Heart Catheterization (1966-1974),Urinary Catheterization (1966-1974) |
Catheters, Indwelling Definitions and Terms
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