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Basilic vein and Peripherally inserted central catheter

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Difference between Basilic vein and Peripherally inserted central catheter

Basilic vein vs. Peripherally inserted central catheter

The basilic vein is a large superficial vein of the upper limb that helps drain parts of the hand and forearm. A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC or PIC line), less commonly called a percutaneous indwelling central catheter, is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for long chemotherapy regimens, extended antibiotic therapy, or total parenteral nutrition) or for administration of substances that should not be done peripherally (e.g., antihypotensive agents a.k.a. pressors).

Similarities between Basilic vein and Peripherally inserted central catheter

Basilic vein and Peripherally inserted central catheter have 3 things in common (in Unionpedia): Brachial veins, Cephalic vein, Intravenous therapy.

Brachial veins

In human anatomy, the brachial veins are venae comitantes of the brachial artery in the arm proper.

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Cephalic vein

In human anatomy, the cephalic vein is a superficial vein in the arm.

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Intravenous therapy

Intravenous therapy (IV) is a therapy that delivers liquid substances directly into a vein (intra- + ven- + -ous).

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Basilic vein and Peripherally inserted central catheter Comparison

Basilic vein has 25 relations, while Peripherally inserted central catheter has 41. As they have in common 3, the Jaccard index is 4.55% = 3 / (25 + 41).

References

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