An infusion tube located in or near the heart, which is at the center of the circulatory system. For example, a Swan-Ganz catheter with its tip in the right atrium and ventricle of the heart is a central line.

 A small plastic tube that is placed in a large blood vessel near the heart, to deliver intravenous feedings and medications. A central line can avoid many needle sticks for a baby, when long-term car [..]

A catheter placed into a vein in the chest. Also called a venous access device.

A thin flexible tube which is inserted into a large vein in the chest; some types can be left in place for some months, which allows all treatments to be given and all blood tests to be taken through the one line

A long tube inserted in the neck, chest, arm or leg that ends near the heart. The line is used for taking blood samples, measuring blood pressure and giving medications. Also known as a central venous catheter.

A tube placed into a large vein in the body, usually in the neck, chest, arm or groin. Central lines may be used to draw blood or give fluids or medications.

A type of central venous access device used to give direct access to a vein in the chest or neck.