##  [Central Venous Catheter](/central-venous-catheter) 

  ##  [Central Venous Catheter](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/central-venous-catheter-0) 

  

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Definition

A catheter placed into a large central vein (commonly internal jugular, subclavian or femoral) with its tip in a central venous location to provide reliable central venous access for infusion of vasoactive or irritant drugs, rapid fluid resuscitation, hemodynamic monitoring and blood sampling; placement and care require sterile technique and tip‑position confirmation.