Step 2: Cephalic catheter placement

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  Locate the cephalic vein either by sight or palpation. When placing the catheter, it is important to start as distally as possible in case you face difficulty placing the catheter and need to move higher on the leg.  

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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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