Clinical anatomy of the cephalic vein for safe performance of venipuncture

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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Main Authors: Mitsuhiro Matsuo, Satoru Honma, Takahiro Sonomura, Mitsuaki Yamazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-09-01
Series:JA Clinical Reports
Subjects:
Cephalic vein
Superficial branch of the radial nerve
Venipuncture
Nerve injury
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40981-017-0121-6

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