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Rapid Femoral Vein Assessment (RaFeVA): A systematic protocol for ultrasound evaluation of the veins of the lower limb, so to optimize the insertion of femorally inserted central catheters

Journal of Vascular Access
DOI: 10.1177/1129729820965063
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In this paper we describe a new protocol—named RaFeVA (Rapid Femoral Vein Assessment)—for the systematic US assessment of the veins in the inguinal area and at mid-thigh, designed to evaluate patency and caliber of the common and superficial femoral veins and choose the best venipuncture site before insertion of a FICC.

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Brescia, F., Pittiruti, M., Ostroff, M., & Biasucci, D. G. (2021, November 1). Rapid Femoral Vein Assessment (RaFeVA): A systematic protocol for ultrasound evaluation of the veins of the lower limb, so to optimize the insertion of femorally inserted central catheters. Journal of Vascular Access. SAGE Publications Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1177/1129729820965063

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