Checking a thigh vein spot for emergency IV access
This study looks at the anatomy (location and size) of a vein in the inner thigh to see if it can be used as an alternative “rescue” spot when typical IV access is difficult. It may help emergency teams place lifesaving IV lines faster in future patients.
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Who can take part
- You must be seen in the Emergency Department (or a training site) where emergency medicine staff are working.
- You must have legs that are uncovered and can be examined for a vein (no blocking dressings or wounds).
- You should not have a serious, life-threatening condition that the emergency doctor says is “critical.”
- You cannot have a skin infection or soft-tissue infection/injury over the area being examined.
- If you’re in custody (a prison inmate) or cannot verbally consent/agree to the study, you generally cannot participate.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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