Central Line: Preparation & Expectations (Central Venous Catheter, CVP Line)

News Center

Health Centers

Medical Encyclopedia

Drugs & Medications

Diseases & Conditions

Medical Symptoms

Med. Tests & Exams

Surgery & Procedures

Injuries & Wounds

Diet & Nutrition

Special Topics

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>

You are here : 3-RX.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Surgeries and Procedures > Central Line: Preparation & Expectations

Central Line

Alternate Names : Central Venous Catheter, CVP Line

Central Line | Preparation & Expectations | Home Care and Complications

What happens right after the procedure?

A chest X-ray will be done right away after a central line is inserted to confirm that it is in the right position. The line should not be used until the X-ray is done . A central line can usually stay in place for up to 4 weeks.

Previous section		Next section
Central Line: Overview & Description		Central Line: Home Care and Complications

Author: Pam Rosenthal, RN, BSN, CCM
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 02/11/02

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>