Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
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INTRAVENOUS ACCESS<br />
• Cannula should be placed in arm vein,<br />
not over joint, easy fixation.<br />
Comfortable <strong>and</strong> convenient for drug<br />
administration <strong>and</strong> care<br />
• Best veins in emergencies:<br />
- Antecubital fossa<br />
- Femoral<br />
- External jugular<br />
• Do not attempt subclavian vein due to<br />
high risk <strong>of</strong> pleural puncture<br />
Cephalic Vein<br />
Basilic Vein<br />
Superficial veins<br />
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Emergency <strong>and</strong> Essential Surgical <strong>Care</strong> (EESC) programme<br />
www.who.int/surgery
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