Vein Anatomy
It is located in the NECK. Runs down the neck vertically and leads to the subclavian vein.
External jugular vein
Used mainly in TRAUMA, surgeries, or multiple large volume infusions.
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If it is your back that hurts its because you didn't do this action
Raise the height of the bed
It is the method used for wrapping a baby to control movement of the baby.
Papoosing method
Holding the vessel with your hand taut will allow you to stabilize the vein.
C-hold technique
It is a large superficial vein of the upper limb that helps drain parts from the hand and forearm.
(Hint: On medical ulnar side)
Basilic vein
Used for fragile, elderly, or pediatric veins.
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May cause increased blood flow by creating increased pressure.
(Hint: You can use two of these to increase blood flow)
Applying a Tourniquet
It is the biggest vessel in a pediatric patient.
Saphenous Vein
It is regular rhythmical beating.
(Hint: Arteries do this)
Pulsatile
It is a superficial vein in the arm that runs from cephalic vein to the basilic vein in the antecubital fossa of the elbow.
(Hint: Most IV's are started here in the ER)
Antecubital vein
Multi-purpose IV and used for routine therapy.
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This happens when you apply heat to veins.
Vasodilation
It is the needle size needed for infants and toddlers.
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It is the division of something into two branches or parts.
Bifurcation
It is located in the upper body just below the collarbone? I'm very superficial.
Subclavian vein
I am gray colored and rarely used unless there is a major trauma situation. I can be used for needle decompression.
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These are the steps to insert a catheter.
(Hint: 6 steps)
1. Palpate
2. Memorize entry site
3. Poke vein till flash
4. Advance needle 1-2 millimeters
5. Remove needle
6. Feed catheter
Pediatric blood is collected in these tubes, if you don't you can deplete the infant's blood volume.
Pediatric tubes
These vessels are full of twist & turns.
(Hint: You cannot thread the catheter through me)
Tortuous
The radial and ulnar veins together form this vein.
Brachial vein
I have a navy blue tip and am used for patients with small veins.
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Only advancing the needle a certain amount to enter vein.
1-2 millimeters
This is used to wrap babies arm to prevent needle dislodgement.
Coband
Vessels that stand out, they can be seen easily.
Prominent vessels