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Central venous line
The central venous line (CVL) also called the central venous catheter (CVD) is a type of intravenous tube used to give fluids and medications to infants or children. The catheter is placed in a major vein of the body during surgery or by insertion through a vein in the arm, leg or head.
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Date Last Modified: 08/26/2003 11:20