The role of IVs and central lines in critical care
A guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.com.
As a critical care anesthesiologist, I care for patients when they are most vulnerable. Critical care patients require intravenous (I.V.) fluids and medications, frequently through central venous access. These are catheters inserted into larger veins with a special procedure. I believe managing I.V. lines requires procedural skills, …
The role of IVs and central lines in critical care
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