Vascular Access in Pediatric Patients May Be Established Intraoperatively for Short-Term

question 9

Multiple Choice

Vascular access in pediatric patients may be established intraoperatively for short-term (weeks) or long-term (months,years) use.Select all the examples of a long-term (months,weeks) use vascular access catheter.

• A) Central venous line
• B) Implanted port
• C) Peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)
• D) Power injection port

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