Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) Successful Starts & Care 2012

The great saphenous vein extends from the medial marginal vein in the foot up the medial aspect of the leg to the femoral vein. The small saphenous vein arises from the lateral marginal vein at the ankle to above the knee, where it joins the popliteal vein. NOTE: A physician order is required to insert a PIV in a lower (foot) extremity ................
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