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Central Venous Lines (CVP) : Looking For More Health Information?
Central Venous Lines (CVP) : Looking For More Health Information?
Why is it used?
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The doctor inserts the line into a large vein in the neck or
upper chest. Sometimes the doctor may need to place
the line into a vein in the groin or arm.
The nurse removes the central line. You may feel the
line being removed but it will not be painful.
Pressure will be applied for 5 - 10 minutes. Then a
dressing will be placed over the area.
The doctor inserts the line into a large vein in the neck or
upper chest. Sometimes the doctor may need to place
the line into a vein in the groin or arm.
The nurse removes the central line. You may feel the
line being removed but it will not be painful.
Pressure will be applied for 5 - 10 minutes. Then a
dressing will be placed over the area.
Why is it used?
Notes
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2011