Scalp IV for adults?
Hey gang,
I'm festering away in another knee, and this lady's forehead veins are calling my name. It's got me thinking -
In a jam (tucked arms, difficult IV access, etc.), have you ever utilized a scalp IV in an adult? I've done the shoulder or breast before, but never had the gall to stick a needle in the noggin.
Have you? Would you? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ISoNitrous Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
US guided aspiration?
My radiology frienemies are apprehensive about US guided biopsies and nearly always successfully convince patients to forego an ultrasound guided biopsy on their breast, lymph node, thyroid, neck lump, etc. I believe they would give up that service altogether if they could pass it on to someone else. I have a very low level of interest in pursuing this. In training, I did dozens and dozens of needle aspirations of anything palpable, but never with the benefit of ultrasound guidance. I'm...
US guided aspiration? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 2, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: musom Source Type: forums
