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| large superficial vein that arises from the ulnar side of the hand, passes up the forearm, and joins with the brachial veins to form the axillary vein |
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| rare complication of tunneled central venous catheters that occurs when the catheter is compressed between the first rib and the clavicle, causing an intermittent mechanical occlusion |
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| superficial vein that arises from the radial side of the hand and winds anteriorly to pass along the anterior border of the brachioradialis muscle, ascends along the lateral border of the biceps muscle and the pectoral border of the deltoid muscle, and finally opens into the axillary vein |
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| Central Vascular Access Device |
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Definition
| umbrella term that includes a variety of catheters, cannulas, and infusion ports that allow intermittent or continuous central access to a blood vessel; a device usually inserted into the subclavian or jugular vein with the distal tip resting in the superior vena cava just above the right atrium and used for long-term intravenous therapy or parenteral nutrition |
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