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OVERVIEW
This page is dedicated to covering the different types of venous access devices that are commonly used in the field of interventional radiology. Often times, the various options may get confusing, and deciding what exactly to offer a patient may not be straightforward.
PICC LINES
What Are They?
A PICC line refers to a “Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)”. These are catheters that are inserted in a peripheral vessel (such as the basilic vein or brachial vein).
When Are They Used?
CENTRAL LINES
What Are They?
When Are They Used?
HEMODYALYSIS CATETHERS
What Are They?
When Are They Used?
HICKMAN CATHETERS
What Are They?
When Are They Used?
CHEST PORTS
What Are They?
When Are They Used?
Page Updated: 10.14.2017