A central line, also known as central venous catheter, is larger than a typical IV line and has benefits that make it more useful in some cases. This article covers what central lines are used for.

A central venous catheter is also known as central line catheter, which has a long, thin, flexible tube that is placed in a large vein near the heart. The. Popular. Medicine; Radiology; ...

The author reviews the patient, provider, and device factors that contribute to central line–associated bloodstream infections and discusses preventive strategies.

Central Venous Pressure-Guided Hydration May Reduce CIN. Publish Date December 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and congestive ...

This is an initial study to validate central venous pressure (CVP) measurements derived from quantitative compression ultrasound (QCU).

In patients with central venous catheters in the intensive care unit (ICU), administration of probiotic medications is associated with an increased incidence of probiotic-associated central line ...

The FDA announced that Teleflex and Arrow International LLC are recalling both the Arrow MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit and the Arrow Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Three-Lumen ...