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venous access device

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venous access device,
a catheter designed for continuous access to the venous system. Such devices may be required for long-term parenteral feeding or the administration of IV fluids or medications for a period of several days.


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Treatment of Leukemia Stem cell transplantation (SCT) to enable treatment with high doses of chemotherapy and radiation therapy; and Surgery to remove an enlarged spleen or to install a venous access device (large plastic tube) to give medications and withdraw blood samples.
Treatment of Leukemia Stem cell transplantation (SCT) to enable treatment with high doses of chemotherapy and radiation therapy; and Surgery to remove an enlarged spleen or to install a venous access device (large plastic tube) to give medications and withdraw blood samples.
A triple-lumen central venous access device (CVAD, also known as a central venous line) was inserted pre-operatively.
 
 
 
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