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Peripherally inserted central catheter — A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC or PIC line) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time, e.g. for long chemotherapy regimens, extended antibiotic therapy or total parenteral nutrition. First… … Wikipedia
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (Medical » Physiology) **** Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (Medical » Hospitals) ** Presubscribed Interexchange Carrier Charge (Computing » Telecom) * Primary Interexchange Carrier Charge (Computing … Abbreviations dictionary
Intravenous therapy — or IV therapy is the giving of liquid substances directly into a vein. It can be intermittent or continuous; continuous administration is called an intravenous drip. The word intravenous simply means within a vein , but is most commonly used to… … Wikipedia
Port (medical) — Port a Cath with needle assembly inserted. Chest X r … Wikipedia
line — 1. A mark, strip, or streak. In anatomy, a long, narrow mark, strip, or streak distinguished from the adjacent tissues by color, texture, or elevation. SEE ALSO: linea. 2. A unit of … Medical dictionary
PICC — percutaneous indwelling central venous catheter; peripherally inserted central catheter * * * peripherally inserted central catheter … Medical dictionary
Drug injection — Shoot up redirects here. For shooting video game genre, see Shoot em up. This article is not about medical practice. For medical practices, see Intramuscular injection or Intravenous therapy. A piece of a hypodermic needle, as seen on X ray, in… … Wikipedia
Cubital fossa — Ulnar and radial arteries. Deep view. Latin fossa cubitalis The cubital fossa is the triangular area on the anterior view of the … Wikipedia
Saline (medicine) — Saline solution for intravenous infusion. The white port at the base of the bag is where additives can be injected with a hypodermic needle. The port with the blue cover is where the bag is spiked with an infusion set … Wikipedia
Chimio — Chimiothérapie La chimiothérapie est l usage de certaines substances chimiques pour traiter une maladie. C est une technique de traitement à part entière au même titre que la chirurgie. La première utilisation connue de la chimiothérapie remonte… … Wikipédia en Français
