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2 mds tried 11 times over 5 hrs to secure a peripheral iv access. veins visible but tiny & slippery. drank tons of fluid. need iv weekly. what to do?
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Consider a port: In those patients whose IV access is difficult and who will need long term IV therapy, a port or another form of percutaneous catheter inserted into a central vein with ultrasonic guidance would be optimum. Another option would be to use the various veins lights to transilluminate the veins.
Answered 6/10/2014
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