For long-term intravenous fluid administration, repeat blood sampling, central venous pressure measurements or where maintenance of a peripheral catheter is challenging.
Figure I.5:(a) Patient positioning for intravenous catheter placement into the jugular vein. (b) A fenestrated drape should be placed over the site of catheter placement. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
Figure I.7:The needle should be inserted into the jugular vein. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
Figure I.8:The guidewire should be inserted into the jugular vein through the introducer needle. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
Figure I.9:The vessel dilator should be advanced over the guidewire into the vein. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
Figure I.10:The catheter should be advanced over the guidewire into the vein. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
Figure I.11:The catheter should be secured in place with sutures. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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