Clinical anatomy of the cephalic vein for safe performance of venipuncture
Abstract Background The aims of this study were to elucidate why the cephalic vein provides a reliable cannulation site from a morphological viewpoint and identify an effective landmark for avoiding injury to the superficial branch of the radial nerve (SBRN), allowing for safe venipuncture of the ce...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2017-09-01
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Series: | JA Clinical Reports |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40981-017-0121-6 |