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Archive > February, 2009 Vol. X, No. 2

What Do You Know About...Vascular Access?

Test your knowledge and review the evidence on IV starts.

Daniel Cook, Managing Editor

You might be questioned during in-services about proper skin prep techniques and best practices for locating and accessing veins, but the ultimate questioning of your skills and knowledge of vascular access will likely be seen in the eyes of a patient whenever an IV start goes awry. You know the look, that sideways glance that asks, "Are you sure you know what you're doing?" Use this evidence-based quiz to find out.

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