subclavian vein

collocation in English

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subclavian
adjective
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/ˌsʌbˈkleɪ.vi.ən/us
/ˌsʌbˈkleɪ.vi.ən/
relating to structures under the collarbone (= the bone that goes from the top of the arms to the bottom of ...
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vein
noun
uk
/veɪn/us
/veɪn/
a tube that carries blood to the heart from the other parts of ...
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(Definition ofsubclavianandveinfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Both inter ventions involved blind venipuncture of thesubclavianvein.
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Complete occlusion of thesubclavianveinwas demonstrated in two patients.
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Catheterization was undertaken via the rightsubclavianvein, with the rest of the study performed through the femoral vessels.
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Patient #3 (3 months) was diagnosed with complete thrombotic occlusion of the superior vena cava after central venous line placement via the rightsubclavianvein.
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Central venous pressure was measured using a line placed percutaneously in thesubclavianveinat the start of the case.
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The right lymphatic duct forms various combinations with the rightsubclavianveinand right internal jugular vein.
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It usually drains to thesubclavianvein, but can also drain to the external jugular vein.
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If the accessory phrenic nerve is present, it lies lateral to the main nerve and descends posterior and occasionally inferior to thesubclavianvein.
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Subclavianveinlabeled at right, third from top.
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It is in relation, in front, with the tendon of origin of the subclavius; behind, with thesubclavianvein.
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The posterior branch of the retromandibular vein and posterior auricular vein then form the external jugular vein, which empties into thesubclavianvein.
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However, there is a significant risk of misplacement ofsubclavianveincatheter into the internal jugular vein of same side.
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This is in contrast to thesubclavianvein, which travels anterior to the scalenus anterior.
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The guidewire is threaded through the cannula into thesubclavianveinkeeping the compression on.
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Other more-common causes include the puncture of thesubclavianveinby accident or during operation where there is negative pressure.
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