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Catheters, Indwelling
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Definition
: Catheters designed to be left within an organ or passage for an extended period of time.
coordinate with specific site (NIM) if pertinent
See Also
Infusion Pumps, Implantable
Other names
Venous Reservoirs; Vascular Access Ports; Intra-
Arterial Lines; Implantable Catheters; Arterial Lines; Reservoirs, Venous; Reservoir, Venous; Ports, Vascular Access; Port, Vascular Access; Lines, Intra-
Arterial; Lines, Arterial; Line, Intra-
Arterial; Line, Arterial; Intra-
Arterial Line; Intra Arterial Lines; Indwelling Catheters; Indwelling Catheter; In-
Dwelling Catheter; In Dwelling Catheters; Implantable Catheter