Methods of obtaining peripheral venous access in difficult situations.
Peripheral venous access is frequently required in the hospital environment. This can occasionally be difficult to obtain. We have reviewed the pertinent literature and propose a structured algorithmic approach to reduce patient discomfort and to minimise the time involved in securing venous access.
Mbamalu
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Accident and Emergency Department, Whittington Hospital, London, UK.
Banerjee
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D000465:Algorithms; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014172:Transillumination; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional