Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Indwelling Catheters

Catheters designed to be left within an organ or passage for an extended period of time.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Catheters designed to be left within an organ or passage for an extended period of time.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Catheters, Indwelling
  • In-Dwelling Catheters
  • Catheter, In-Dwelling
  • Catheter, Indwelling
  • Catheters, In-Dwelling
  • In Dwelling Catheters
  • In-Dwelling Catheter
  • Indwelling Catheter
  • Implantable Catheters

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific site (NIM) if pertinent

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History Note

78; was INDWELLING CATHETER see under URINARY CATHETERIZATION 1963-77

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Previous Indexing

  • Catheterization (1966-1974)
  • Heart Catheterization (1966-1974)
  • Urinary Catheterization (1966-1974)

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  1. E07w.132w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Indwelling Catheters. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002408. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002408
  2. Indwelling Catheters. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72366031