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==Equipment Needed==
==Equipment Needed==
* High frequency ultrasound transducer (7.5 - 10 mHz)
* Probe cover
* IV catheter
* Alcohol Pad / Chlorhexidine
* Tourniquet
* NS Flush
* Tubing, Caps
* Tape, Tegaderm


==Procedure==
==Procedure==

Revision as of 23:24, 29 December 2015

Overview

Indications

  • Patients with difficult access, multiple unsuccessful attempts

Contraindications

Equipment Needed

  • High frequency ultrasound transducer (7.5 - 10 mHz)
  • Probe cover
  • IV catheter
  • Alcohol Pad / Chlorhexidine
  • Tourniquet
  • NS Flush
  • Tubing, Caps
  • Tape, Tegaderm

Procedure

Basilic veins

Complications

Video

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See Also

External Links

References