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. Issue 6 (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brescia, Fabrizio; Pittiruti, Mauro; Ostroff, Matthew; Biasucci, Daniele G
• Is Part Of: Journal of vascular access. Volume 22:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 863
• Page End: 872
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: Techniques and procedures -- ultrasound -- assessment -- central venous access -- patient safety; Arterial catheterization -- Periodicals; Intravenous catheterization -- Periodicals; 612.13
• DOI: 10.1177/1129729820965063
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1129-7298

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.