How do you take a femoral vein sample?

Use your index and middle fingers to locate the distal and proximal pulsations of the femoral artery, respectively. Just medial to your fingertips should be the general course of the femoral vein. Hence, you should puncture just medial to your index finger in a direction just medial to your middle finger.

How do you draw blood from the femoral artery?

Insert the needle just under the skin at a 60-90º angle, aiming in the direction of the artery, while palpating the femoral pulse proximal to the puncture site with the nondominant hand (see the image below). Insertion of needle at femoral artery puncture site. Advance the needle slowly.

Which leg is the femoral vein in?

thigh
The femoral artery is the major blood vessel supplying blood to your legs. It’s in your upper thigh, right near your groin.

Is the femoral vein considered a deep vein?

The femoral vein is the main deep vein of the thigh and accompanies the superficial femoral artery and common femoral artery.

Why is a femoral line placed?

The following are generally accepted indications for femoral venous catheter placement: Emergency venous access during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), in that it provides a rapid and reliable route for the administration of drugs to the central circulation of the patient in cardiac arrest.

Which vein should be avoided for venipuncture?

What Areas Should You Avoid Drawing From? While hand veins may be utilized for blood draws and intravenous infusions, veins in the feet and legs should be avoided for adults. Drawing from these sites can cause blood clotting and hemostasis.

Is the femoral vein superficial?

What is the least preferred vein for phlebotomy?

Although the larger and fuller median cubital and cephalic veins of the arm are used most frequently, the basilic vein on the dorsum of the arm or dorsal hand veins are also acceptable for venipuncture. Foot veins are a last resort because of the higher probability of complications.