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  2. Venous access - Wikipedia

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    The most common form of venous access is a peripheral venous cannula which is generally inserted into veins of the hands, forearms, and occasionally feet. [1] Healthcare providers may use a number of different techniques in order to improve the chances of successful access.

  3. Peripheral venous catheter - Wikipedia

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    A peripheral venous catheter is the most commonly used vascular access in medicine. It is given to most emergency department and surgical patients, and before some radiological imaging techniques using radiocontrast, for example. In the United States, in the 1990s, more than 25 million patients had a peripheral venous line each year. [2]

  4. Central venous catheter - Wikipedia

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    A central venous catheter (CVC), also known as a central line (c-line), central venous line, or central venous access catheter, is a catheter placed into a large vein. It is a form of venous access. Placement of larger catheters in more centrally located veins is often needed in critically ill patients, or in those requiring prolonged ...

  5. Port (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    The port access site is fixed at 5 cm below the midline of the clavicle and 9 to 10 cm lateral to the midline of the chest. Then, a 5 to 6 cm incision is made to create a subcutaneous tissue pouch for the placement of port access site. A tunnel is made from the port access site until adjacent to the internal jugular neck wound.

  6. Whistle (company) - Wikipedia

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    Whistle's first product, an activity monitor for dogs that tracked their exercise, was released in 2013. [4] The company raised an additional $10 million in a Series A funding round and $15 million in Series B. [ 1 ] [ 5 ] A February 2014 agreement with PetSmart placed the Whistle device in all the company's stores and led to co-marketing ...

  7. Groshong line - Wikipedia

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    Groshongs may be left in place for extended periods and are used when long-term intravenous therapy is needed, such as for chemotherapy.Similar to the Hickman line, the tip of the catheter is in the superior vena cava, and the catheter is tunneled under the skin to an incision on the chest wall, where the distal end of the catheter exits the body.

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    A first-of-its-kind, all-in-one canine club is bringing bone-a-fido luxury to the Big Apple’s four-legged elites beginning next week.

  9. Vascular access for chemotherapy - Wikipedia

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    Central venous catheters (CVC) are catheters inserted into the large veins of the arm, neck, chest, or groin. CVC's are used for delivery of medications, nutrients, or blood products for a longer periods, usually weeks to months. [1] There are several reasons for the use of central venous access: [2] To get more than one drug at a time