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Non-Tunneled, non-cuffed
The catheter is inserted directly into the target blood vessel from the insertion site.…
Non-tunneled Central Venous Catheters
Type of catheter used for venous access; short term, inserted into central veins, subclavian,…
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
NSAIDs block the COX enzymes and reduce prostaglandins throughout the body. As a consequence,…
Nonspecific host defense
Host defenses that protect the body against any type of pathogen, regardless of the…
Non-pyrogenic
Non-fever causing. Reflects low levels of endotoxins (lipopolysaccharides) which, when elevated, cause fever, inflammation,…
Nissen Fundoplication
Suture of the fundus of the stomach around the esophagus to prevent reflux in…