Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Venous Cutdown

Creation of a small incised opening in a vein to permit the passage of a needle or cannula for withdrawal of blood, administration of medication, or in diagnostic or therapeutic catheterization. (Dorland, 28th ed.; Stedman, 26th ed.)

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Abstract

Creation of a small incised opening in a vein to permit the passage of a needle or cannula for withdrawal of blood, administration of medication, or in diagnostic or therapeutic catheterization. (Dorland, 28th ed.; Stedman, 26th ed.)

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9 entry terms
  • Cutdown, Venous
  • Vein Cutdown
  • Venostomy
  • Cutdown, Vein
  • Cutdowns, Vein
  • Cutdowns, Venous
  • Vein Cutdowns
  • Venostomies
  • Venous Cutdowns

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E04w.100.814w.895w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Venous Cutdown. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016748. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016748
  2. Venous Cutdown. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venous_cutdown
  3. Venous Cutdown. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7920188