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Equipment and Supplies > Catheters > Vascular Access Devices

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Vascular Access Devices  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Devices to be inserted into veins or arteries for the purpose of carrying fluids into or from a peripheral or central vascular location. They may include component parts such as catheters, ports, reservoirs, and valves. They may be left in place temporarily for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-WD9DHJ0C-T

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