title: A method for rapid intravenous infusion in shock resuscitation.
abstract: A technique for rapid intravenous infusion is described for patients in extremis. Using readily available materials, the saphenous vein at groin level is cannulated with an oversized catheter. Excellent flow rates are achieved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, PA, USA.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Schiowitz
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000379:methods; D012151:Resuscitation; D012501:Saphenous Vein; D012769:Shock / Q000628:therapy*