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______________ are surgically inserted through a tunnel into subcutaneous tissue, usually between the clavicle and the nipple, into the internal jugular or subclavian vein, with the catheter tip resting in the distal end of the superior vena cava .
 
  The subcutaneous tunnel allows the catheter to remain in place for months to years.
 
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Question 2

Intravenous catheters that are inserted directly through the skin and into the internal or external jugular, subclavian, or femoral vein for up to several weeks are known as ___________.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Tunneled central venous catheters
Tunneled central venous catheters are surgically inserted through a tunnel into subcutaneous tissue, usually between the clavicle and the nipple (Figure 28-7), into the internal jugular or subclavian vein, with the catheter tip resting in the distal end of the superior vena cava . The subcutaneous tunnel allows the catheter to remain in place for months to years.

Answer to Question 2

nontunneled percutaneous venous access devices
Nontunneled percutaneous venous access devices are inserted directly through the skin and into the internal or external jugular, subclavian, or femoral vein. The tip of the catheter rests in the superior vena cava . These catheters may be left for anywhere from several days up to several weeks.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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