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Archive >  Ambulatory Anesthesia 2008

How to Establish Safe and Effective IVs

Tips and techniques for making the best connection every time.

Daniel O'Neill, MD

Before administering any form of medication, anesthesia providers must assess their patients, weigh the required sedation against the risks of intraoperative complications and establish the appropriate peripheral intravenous access. Here's how providers make that important first connection safely and effectively.

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