Central Venous Catheters - Ports - UF Health
A central venous catheter is a long, soft plastic tube (usually made of silicone) that is placed via a small cut in the neck, chest, or groin into a large vein in the chest to allow IV fluids and medications to be …
Catheters and Ports | Vascular Center | UC Davis Health
It provides permanent access and consists of a catheter attached to a small reservoir implanted beneath the skin. A small bulge is visible where the reservoir is located. The catheter is inserted into the neck …
Central venous catheters - ports: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Apr 9, 2024 · A central venous catheter is a thin tube that goes into a vein in your arm or chest and ends at the right side of your heart (right atrium). If the catheter is in your chest, sometimes it is attached to …
Implanted Venous Access Device (Port) - OncoLink
Oct 5, 2025 · A port is a central line that gives medicine and fluid into your veins. A port makes it easier to get IV medications or to have blood taken. It works like an IV but can stay in place for 5 years or …
Central Line and Central Line Placement - Johns Hopkins Medicine
A central line (central venous catheter) is a long, flexible tube that is similar to an intravenous (IV) line, but it stays in place longer. The tube is inserted into a vein in the neck, chest, arm or groin, and …
What Is A Central Venous Catheter? - Cleveland Clinic
Jul 28, 2022 · A central venous catheter, also called a central line or CVC, is a device that helps you receive treatments for various medical conditions. It’s made of a long, thin, flexible tube that enters …
Central Venous Catheters: PICC Lines versus Ports - Healthline
Aug 29, 2019 · Deciding what type of central venous catheter you need for chemotherapy can be confusing. Learn how they’re inserted and how often they’re replaced.
PICC, Hickman and Port lines – Understanding Long-term Central …
May 5, 2025 · Learn all about Long-term Central Venous Catheters (CVCs), including PICC, Hickman, and Port lines. Explore their uses, potential complications, and essential care tips for safe, long-term …
About Your Implanted Port - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Sep 29, 2025 · What is an implanted port? An implanted port is a type of central venous catheter (CVC). A CVC is a flexible tube that’s put into one of your veins. You may need to get medicine in a vein …
Central Line (Central Venous Catheter) - Together by St. Jude™
Medicine is given through the port using a Huber needle. There are 3 types of central lines: The type of central line depends on: A child may get a central line if they are seriously ill and need treatment for …