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peripherally inserted central catheter (Q7168716)

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catheter that enters the body through the skin (percutaneously) at a peripheral site, extends to the superior vena cava (a central venous trunk), and stays in place (dwells within the veins) for days or weeks
  • PICC
  • Picc-line
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    peripherally inserted central catheter
    catheter that enters the body through the skin (percutaneously) at a peripheral site, extends to the superior vena cava (a central venous trunk), and stays in place (dwells within the veins) for days or weeks
    • PICC
    • Picc-line

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    Peripherally inserted central catheter
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