I spent some time this week with the interns shoring up their technique for using ultrasound in vascular access. Specifically, I’m referring to an out-of-plane approach – which I recommend in most cases as it lets you see the needle in relation to any large arteries or nerves that may be around.
I think if I had one point to reinforce, it would be the fact that this a dynamic process for BOTH HANDS.
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