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How to find vein on swelling hands, for iv?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

You don't: Why you want to find your own vein anyway? If your doctor needs to put IV access- your doctor and staff will be able to find the good location. If not, sometimes, an ultrasound is used to guide locate the vein.

Dr Adberg agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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