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  2. Peripherally inserted central catheter - Wikipedia

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    A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC or PICC line), also called a percutaneous indwelling central catheter or longline, [1] is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for long chemotherapy regimens, extended antibiotic therapy, or total parenteral nutrition) or for administration of substances that should not be done peripherally (e.g ...

  3. Central venous catheter - Wikipedia

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    Scars at the base of the neck indicate the insertion point into the left jugular vein. The following are the major indications for the use of central venous catheters: [ 3 ] Difficult peripheral venous access – central venous catheters may be placed when it is difficult to gain or maintain venous access peripherally (e.g. obesity, scarred ...

  4. Peripheral venous catheter - Wikipedia

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    The insertion of a plastic cannula and withdrawal of the needle was introduced as a technique in 1945. [11] The first disposable version to be marketed was the Angiocath , first sold in 1964. In the 1970s and 1980s, the use of plastic cannulas became routine, and their insertion was more frequently delegated to nursing staff.

  5. Port (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Follow-up chest X-ray after insertion of a port, with a malpositioned tip in the azygos vein. CT scan of the same patient confirming the position of the port tip in the azygos vein. A port is most commonly inserted as an outpatient surgery procedure in a hospital or clinic by an interventional radiologist or surgeon, under moderate sedation.

  6. Hickman line - Wikipedia

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    A Hickman line two-lumen catheter inserted on the patient's left side. Scars at the base of the neck indicate the venotomy site and insertion point into the left jugular vein. A Hickman line is a central venous catheter most often used for the administration of chemotherapy or other medications, as well as for the withdrawal of blood for analysis.

  7. Grandma of 12 Breaks World Record by Doing 1,575 Push-Ups in ...

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    A Canadian grandmother of 12 recently broke her second world record of the year — and this time, her incredible feat involved doing over 1,500 push-ups. DonnaJean Wilde, 59, officially broke the ...

  8. Groshong line - Wikipedia

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    The insertion of a central Groshong line is usually done under local anesthetic by an interventional anaesthesiologist, interventional radiologist or surgeon. Throughout the procedure, ultrasound and X-rays may be used to confirm placement. When a central venous catheter is inserted, a chest radiologic examination is usually performed to ...

  9. Travon Walker 'surprised' by penalty for his post-whistle ...

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    #Jaguars prove again that bad teams find ways to lose. Inexcusable personal foul penalty by Travon Walker to end the game. In close games, it’s the mental mistakes that cost you.pic.twitter.com ...