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They could not find my vein to hook me up to the iv when i got diabetes so they put it in the back of my head. is this normal?
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Find a vein: It is unusual for professionals providing medical care, to be unable to find a vein for an iv. When necessary, alternate veins such as the jugular vein are used.
Answered 8/27/2013
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