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  Central Venous Catheter (CVC): a tube surgically placed in a large vein in the upper chest or neck (e.g., Opti Flow, HICKMAN® Catheter, Quinton, GROSHONG® Catheter). Fluids, such as blood and/or chemotherapy, may be infused through this catheter and blood samples can be withdrawn from it.