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If you inserted iv in the forearm can the cannula point towards the wrist/hand?

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Possible: This would not be the typical way to insert an IV cannula since we usually insert them pointing to the central circulation not the opposite way. I suppose it is possible to do but I am not sure why someone would insert one that way.

Answered 10/3/2016

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No: I am not aware of any circumstance where this is appropriate.

Answered 10/10/2012

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