CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETERS DOUBLE

A central venous catheter (CVC), also known as a central line, is a thin, flexible tube inserted into a large vein, typically in the neck, chest, or groin, and advanced until its tip rests in a large vein near the heart. CVCs are used to deliver medications, fluids, blood products, and nutrients directly into the bloodstream, as well as to draw blood samples. They are essential for patients needing long-term intravenous access, especially those with fragile veins or requiring frequent treatments like chemotherapy, dialysis, or long-term antibiotics.