Insertion Of A Central Venous Catheter or PICC Line

You will soon have a central venous catheter inserted. This fact sheet explains how this is done and how to prepare for it. It also tells you what precautions to take and what to watch for at home once the catheter is in place.

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Installation d'un cathéter veineux central ou PICC line

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When you are being tested for a blood clot - In a vein of your leg or …

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