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A member asked:

How do you determine where the iv is inserted arm, neck, or groin during cardiac catherization?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Depends --: That would depend on what purpose and intention or goals is the catheter base procedure is done --.

Dr Stern agreed

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.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2013

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