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How do you determine where the iv is inserted arm, neck, or groin during cardiac catherization?
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Depends --: That would depend on what purpose and intention or goals is the catheter base procedure is done --.
Answered 12/14/2011
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Up to the operator: It's at the discretion of the operator. You can voice your preference though.
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