Anatomic description of the distal great saphenous vein to facilitate peripheral venous access during resuscitation: a cadaveric study

Anatomic description of the distal great saphenous vein to facilitate peripheral venous access during resuscitation: a cadaveric study

Abstract The distal great saphenous vein is a popular site for venous access by means of percutaneous cannulation or venous cutdown in a hemodynamically unstable patient. The aim of this study was to precisely define the surface anatomy and dimensions of the distal part of the great saphenous vein t...

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Main Authors: Samitha A. M. D. R. U. Senevirathne, Hesitha K. V. Nimana, Ratnasingam Pirannavan, Poorni Fernando, Karahin A. Salvin, Udari A. Liyanage, Ajith P. Malalasekera, Yasith Mathangasinghe, Dimonge J. Anthony
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Subjects:
Great saphenous vein
Venous access
Cross-sectional anatomy
Venous cutdown
Cannulation
Anatomical landmarks
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-023-00351-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-023-00351-2

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