Chapter 17: Vascular access devices: insertion and management
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Anatomy and physiology
Choice of vein
The basilic vein is the vein of choice due to its larger size, straighter course for catheter advancement and higher haemodilution capability (Moureau and Chopra [330], Perucca [369], Weinstein and Hagle [465]). The cephalic and median cubital veins are the second and third choices, respectively (Gorski et al. [181]).
