I regard rapid vascular access as a core skill. IJ, subclavian, femoral
(closed and open) and cut down should all be part of the armamentarium.
Best wishes
Rowley.
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Sent: 02 June 2005 12:23
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Subject: Re: Bone injection guns
If you can't get an A and E consultant
in fast enough (and some are neither resident nor living close to their
hospitals
That's assuming that the Consultant has had the opportunity to maintain
skills in central venous cannulation. How many/how often do you need to do
them to maintain competence?
Andy Webster
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