Step 1: Cephalic catheter placement

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 This patient is laying in lateral recumbency, but the patient can also be in sternal recumbency. Generously clip the area around the cephalic vein to remove all the fur.  

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Introduction

Step 1: Clip the area

Step 2: Locate the cephalic vein

Step 3: Disinfect the area

Step 4: Insert the catheter

Step 5: Troubleshoot catheter placement

Step 6: See final catheter placement

Step 7: Place T-set adaptor

Step 8: See final T-set placement

Step 9: Tape catheter

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