Central Venous Catheter

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Central_line
gptkb:CVC
gptkbp:category Vascular access device
gptkbp:commonInsertionSite gptkb:Femoral_vein
gptkb:Internal_jugular_vein
gptkb:Subclavian_vein
gptkbp:complication gptkb:Catheter-related_bloodstream_infection
Catheter malposition
Catheter occlusion
gptkbp:component gptkb:Clamp
gptkb:Hub
Catheter lumen
Injection port
gptkbp:developedBy 1950s
gptkbp:duration Short-term
Long-term
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Central Venous Catheter
gptkbp:insertedBy Large vein
gptkbp:maintenance Dressing changes
Regular flushing
gptkbp:material Polyurethane
Silicone
gptkbp:monitors gptkb:Chest_X-ray
Ultrasound
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:removes Healthcare professional
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:physician
Trained nurse
gptkbp:requires Sterile technique
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:Air_embolism
Infection
Pneumothorax
Thrombosis
gptkbp:type gptkb:Implantable_port
gptkb:Peripherally_inserted_central_catheter
Non-tunneled catheter
Tunneled catheter
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:Hemodialysis
Parenteral nutrition
Administering fluids
Administering medications
Hemodynamic monitoring
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CVT
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5