Central venous line: Difference between revisions

Created page with "A '''central venous line''' or '''central venous catheter,''' often shortened to simply a '''central line''', is a catheter inserted into a central vein (as opposed to a peripheral vein for a regular peripheral venous catheter). The jugular, subclavian, or femoral vein can be used, with the jugular vein being the most common. A central line is, like an arterial line, often used for critically ill patients. Blood samples can be taken from the..."