ultrasound; IV

Back to Basics: Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IVs 101

Ultrasound guidance has undeniably revolutionized IV access and is an incredibly useful skill for the ED physician.  The following are by no means a comprehensive guide to the procedure but rather 10 tips for small changes that are often overlooked and can make a huge difference. If you have trained with ultrasound guided IV’s and feel comfortable already with your own style, this may not be as helpful for you. For the medical students, interns, and perhaps "less young attendings" that did not have a vascular probe attached to their hip during residency, read on!

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