Caring For A Central Venous Catheter Without A Valve (Irrigation With Heparin Solution)

To support various treatments, a small tube called a catheter has been placed in one of your veins. Here's how to take care of this catheter to maintain it in good condition.

Home care , Internal Medicine

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Prendre soin d'un cathéter veineux central sans valve (irrigation avec une solution d'héparine)

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