Central line

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs central venous catheter
gptkbp:canBe blood sampling
hemodynamic monitoring
long-term intravenous therapy
parenteral nutrition
gptkbp:canRemainInPlace days to weeks
gptkbp:commonInsertionSite gptkb:femoral_vein
internal jugular vein
subclavian vein
gptkbp:component hub
catheter
insertion site
gptkbp:distinctFrom peripheral IV line
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Central line
gptkbp:insertedBy large vein
gptkbp:requires chest X-ray confirmation
sterile technique
ultrasound guidance
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:pneumonia
infection
thrombosis
gptkbp:usedFor administering fluids
administering medication
measuring central venous pressure
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4