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• A long tube inserted in the neck, chest, arm, or leg that ending near the heart. The line is used for taking blood samples, measuring blood pressure and giving medications.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Central line. (n.d.). Glossary of HAI Terms. Retrieved February 3, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Central line. dph.georgia.gov. Glossary of HAI Terms. Georgia Department of Public Health. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line (accessed: February 3, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Central line." Glossary of HAI Terms. Georgia Department of Public Health. 3 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line.

• A long tube inserted in the neck, chest, arm or leg that ends near the heart. They are used to take blood samples, measure blood pressure, and give medications.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Central line. (n.d.). Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Retrieved February 3, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Central line. www.doh.wa.gov. Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Washington State Department of Health. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line (accessed: February 3, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Central line." Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Washington State Department of Health. 3 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line.

• A central line is a flexible tube that is inserted near a patient's heart or into one of the large blood vessels near the heart. A central line can be used to administer fluids, antibiotics or medical treatment such as chemotherapy. If a central line is inserted incorrectly or not cared for properly, a bloodstream infection can result.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Central line. (n.d.). HAI Glossary for Healthcare Professionals. Retrieved February 3, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Central line. www.cdc.gov. HAI Glossary for Healthcare Professionals. CDC. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line (accessed: February 3, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Central line." HAI Glossary for Healthcare Professionals. CDC. 3 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/central-line.

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