I can tell you what type of central line my child has.

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I can tell you what type of
central line my child has.
Your child may need to have a special IV put in. This IV is called a central line. It is a
small tube (catheter) that is passed through a vein to end up in a large vein inside the
chest or in the right atrium of the heart.
The central line is used for lab draws, transfusions, and for giving medications.
The Bone Marrow Transplant team will discuss with you which type of central line
will be used for your child.
There are many types of central lines including:
• Apheresis catheter: Ash-Split
• Central line/Port: Hickman: Broviac, MedComp, Portacath
• PICC: Arrow, Groshong
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