{"id":12739,"date":"2023-04-11T21:25:23","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T21:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavascular.com\/?p=12739"},"modified":"2023-04-11T21:25:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T21:25:27","slug":"central-venous-catheters-types-indications-and-interventional-radiology-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavascular.com\/central-venous-catheters-types-indications-and-interventional-radiology-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Venous Catheters: Types, Indications, and Interventional Radiology Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Central venous catheters play a crucial role in the management of various medical conditions, enabling healthcare providers to administer medications, fluids, and nutrients directly into the bloodstream. This article will delve into the different types of central venous catheters, including PICC<\/a> lines, hemodialysis<\/a> catheters, tunneled and non-tunneled catheters, and ports\/port-a-caths. We will also discuss their indications and the role of interventional radiologists in placing these catheters using ultrasound and fluoroscopic image guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Types of Central Venous Catheters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Indications for Central Venous Catheters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Central venous catheters are indicated for various medical conditions and treatments, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interventional Radiology Techniques for Catheter Placement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Interventional radiologists play a crucial role in the placement of central venous catheters, utilizing advanced imaging techniques to ensure accurate and safe insertion. Common imaging modalities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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