This cross section of the upper arm shows that the positions of the basilic and cephalic veins allow for safe access with ultrasound guidance. Common sizes for standard IV catheters range from 24 ...

The term CVC refers to any intravenous catheter whose tip lies in a large ... When inserted, one end of the catheter is introduced into a vein (usually the cephalic, subclavian, internal or external ...

The use of such veins or other access points, such as cephalic, basilic ... Medical History Repeated phlebotomy, history of surgeries, or IV drug abuse may also lead to scarring of the veins ...

It is acceptable to use the arm with the nonfunctioning AV fistula for IV access. However, care must be taken not to use the specific vein that is occluded (typically, the cephalic or basilic vein).

BVT is a useful autologous procedure for hemodialysis and the preferred access alternative in patients without an adequate cephalic vein. Although patencies remain poor relative to other ...

Cephalic vein thrombosis is a blood clot in the cephalic vein in the arm. It occurs when something affects the vein’s blood flow to the heart. The condition generally resolves by itself but can ...

Axillary vein puncture guided by ultrasound, using a readily learned technique, was superior to cephalic vein dissection via cut-down for implantation of cardiac device leads in a small ...