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Central line infection

Central line infection: Introduction

Infection due to the use of a central line. A central line is a tube (catheter) that is pushed through a vein and into the heart. Central lines allow injection of various solutions as well as allowing the monitoring and testing of the heart and blood. ...more »

Symptoms of Central line infection

• Swelling at IV insertion point
• Redness at IV insertion point
• Pain at IV insertion point
• Fever
• Septicemia
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Central line infection: Deaths

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Central line infection: Complications

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• Shock
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Causes of Central line infection

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Disease Topics Related To Central line infection

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Misdiagnosis and Central line infection

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Central line infection

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Central line infection: Broader Related Topics

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