Central venous catheters, meanwhile ... the veins are often very close to arteries that are under higher internal pressure - increasing the risk of bleeding from accidental needle sticks ...

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are frequently used to obtain central venous access for patients in acute care, home care and skilled nursing care. PICCs are a reliable alternative ...

Use of high-dose (46.7%) sodium citrate locks for central venous catheters (CVCs) being used for maintenance hemodialysis provides no advantage over 5% heparin locks in reducing infections or ...

Doctors measure blood flow from the head to the heart by assessing central venous pressure (CVP). CVP can also help assess how well the heart is working and estimate the balance of fluids in the body.