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Crossing the Line: The Devastating Harm of Placing an IV Line Into the Carotid Artery

by Bell Law | Nov 8, 2021 | Advice for Patients, Injury, Malpractice, Science

Sometimes doctors decide to place an IV line in the internal jugular (“IJ”) vein, which runs inside the neck—right next to the carotid artery. Especially when they decide not to use ultrasound guidance, medical providers sometimes miss the IJ, and insert the IV into...

Crossing the Line: The Devastating Harm of Placing an IV Line Into the Carotid Artery

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