Central Line Infections
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Central Line Infections
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This drawing shows a central line, which is a thin, flexible tube. One end is put into a large vein, usually in the neck. The other end stays outside the body.
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Central line
This drawing shows a central line, which is a thin, flexible tube. One end is put into a large vein, usually in the neck. The other end stays outside the body.
Graphic 82134 Version 1.0