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(Pediatrics in Review. 1988;9:329.)
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TECHNICAL TIP: Transillumination for Localization of Arteries and Veins in Young Infants

D. D. Chapman MD W. J. Oliver MD

It is often necessary to puncture or cannulate arteries and/or veins of young infants for sampling or for injection purposes. Transillumination, using a fiberoptic light source, provides light intensity that greatly enhances identification of these vessels and the likelihood of successful cannulation. Use of a fiberoptic light source allows tiny blood vessels, both arteries and veins of Ithe newborn infant, premature or full term, to be accurately identified and punctured or cannulated.






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