title: Methods of obtaining peripheral venous access in difficult situations.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Whittington Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mbamalu
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Banerjee
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014172:Transillumination; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional