BI 232: Human Anatomy and Physiology

If neither basilic veins are accessible, assess the cephalic and brachial veins. The cephalic vein should not be the first vein of choice as it angles sharply to enter the terminal portion of the axillary vein making catheter advancement difficult. The route from the cephalic vein to the SVC is more arduous and longer than from the basilic vein. ................
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