Venous cutdown

Venous cutdown

Usual sites: 2 cm antero-superior ทั้งสองเส้น

• • Saphenous vein (near medial malleolus of ankle)

  • Identify location of saphenous vein, at the ankle. The vein is located at a point close to 2 cm anterior and superior to the medial malleolus

  • Anti cubical vein at the elbow (Basilic vein)

  • The basilic vein in the anti cubital area (anterior elbow) lies about 2 to 3 cms above and medial to the epicondyle. This is along the line (Parallel) of the bicipital grooves and is suitable for quick cannulation and placement of catheter.

1.http://www.medindia.net/education/familymedicine/Common-Bed-Side-Procedures-Venous-Cut-Down.htm