• Postgrad Med J · Aug 1999

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    Methods of obtaining peripheral venous access in difficult situations.

    • D Mbamalu and A Banerjee.
    • Accident and Emergency Department, Whittington Hospital, London, UK.
    • Postgrad Med J. 1999 Aug 1;75(886):459-62.

    AbstractPeripheral venous access is frequently required in the hospital environment. This can occasionally be difficult to obtain. We have reviewed the pertinent literature and propose a structured algorithmic approach to reduce patient discomfort and to minimise the time involved in securing venous access.

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