title: Proximal saphenous vein cutdown.
abstract: An anatomical review and venesection technique for the proximal greater saphenous vein is described. It is recommended as an additional intravenous approach for rapid volume resuscitation in the patient with profound hypovolemic shock.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D012769:Shock / Q000628:therapy*