Depends on location of fracture and location of vein you want to use. Also was this a simple or compound fracture? Is there some form of cast that prohibits getting to area of vein and adequately stablizing the PIVC? Is there a reason the opposite arm cannot be used? Risk vs benefit assessment needed.
Depends on location of fracture and location of vein you want to use. Also was this a simple or compound fracture? Is there some form of cast that prohibits getting to area of vein and adequately stablizing the PIVC? Is there a reason the opposite arm cannot be used? Risk vs benefit assessment needed.
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861