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
Fabrizio Brescia, Mauro Pittiruti, Matthew D. Ostroff, Daniele Guerino Biasucci
Abstract
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.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineVenipunctureFemoral veinThighSurgeryVeinLower limbProtocol (science)RadiologyPathologyAlternative medicineCentral Venous Catheters and HemodialysisVascular Procedures and ComplicationsVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management