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Preferred term

Catheterization, Peripheral  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Insertion of a catheter into a peripheral artery, vein, or airway for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Insertion of a catheter into a peripheral vein (e.g., BRACHIOCEPHALIC VEINS) which is navigated proximally toward the heart until the distal end is positioned near or in the SUPERIOR VENA CAVA.

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Entry terms

  • Peripheral Catheterization

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RCMD8RH9-T

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