Venous access made easy

This book provides simple and practical instructions on how to perform safe and easy venous cannulation, and how to insert midlines and PICC lines using ultrasound. It aidsunderstanding of the relevant anatomy, shows how to use the ultrasound machine, and how to insert such lines using ultrasound guidance. Readers will feel confident and well prepared to deal with patients requiring difficult venous access, giving them simple solutions that can be learned very quickly. These skills will also be globally beneficial for patients and healthcare institutions alike. Follows the trends of the NHS and riding the wave of the midline/PICC line revolution Compact and affordable highly relevant to daily practice Useful for specialists and generalists alike, truly multi-disciplinary Content: Venous access glossary -- Venous anatomy -- Basic ultrasound use -- Venous access assessment -- Choosing the right venous access approach -- Peripheral venous cannulation -- Ultrasound guided peripheral cannulation -- Midline insertion -- PICC line insertion -- Care & maintenance of venous lines -- Complications -- Single best answer assessment. Intra venous access can be a challenging skill for junior doctors. Venous cannulation is a painful experience for patients, and made significantly worse when multiple attempts are required. Venous access is often delegated to junior medical staff who are the least prepared for the task given their limited experience. This book provides help! Resource ordered for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program 105262 and Radiography 105261 program