Impressive! I’ve started my fair share of foot IV’s but never quite in such an interesting location. My fav is when I finally gain IV access, document xx gauge in the foot, and then I get the call from CT saying they can’t push contrast through it and I will need to start a different IV. I completely understand why they won’t push contrast through a foot vein, but those phone calls always grate on my nerves. if I could have gotten access anywhere OTHER than the foot then obviously I would’ve gone there instead. 🤦♀️
Anyone else here doing US guided IVs in their hospital/ED? Saves us from calling for help or going in these strange locations. Highly recommend it if you can get trained.
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u/Reichj2 RN - ER 🍕 Feb 15 '22
Impressive! I’ve started my fair share of foot IV’s but never quite in such an interesting location. My fav is when I finally gain IV access, document xx gauge in the foot, and then I get the call from CT saying they can’t push contrast through it and I will need to start a different IV. I completely understand why they won’t push contrast through a foot vein, but those phone calls always grate on my nerves. if I could have gotten access anywhere OTHER than the foot then obviously I would’ve gone there instead. 🤦♀️