At the time of the second infusion, two other ipsilateral antecubital veins had thrombosed. |
If the antecubital area has been punctured, the arm should be held upwards, without bending. |
After the BCO has inserted the needle into the antecubital vein, the tourniquet shall be removed. |
Transverse or longitudinal incision was made over the antecubital fossa. |
Figure 3 Catheter visualized long-axis inside the antecubital vein. |
Palpate one inch below the antecubital fossa to locate the brachial artery pulse found on the inside of the forearm. |