U.S. Central Venous Catheter Market Growth Analysis By Manufacturers, Regions, Types And Application Forecast 2018–2026
Central venous catheter is a thin, flexible tube (catheter) that is placed into the large vein above the heart, usually through a vein in the neck, chest, or arm. It’s also called the central venous line or central line. Central venous catheters are used to administer chemotherapy drugs, intravenous (IV) fluids, antibiotics, blood and platelet transfusions, parenteral nutrition, etc. The peripherally inserted catheter is the commonly used central venous catheter due to several advantages such as easy to insert and remove, easy to repair. Central venous catheters need special care. They may require regular cleaning or dressing employing sterile techniques. Central venous access is a commonly performed procedure with about 8% of hospitalized patients needing central venous access during the course of their hospital stay. More than five million central venous catheters are inserted in the U.S. each year. Rising adoption and increasing demand for antimicrobial-coated catheters, rising numb...