The purpose of this study is to assess the anatomy of the great saphenous vein at the level of the medial thigh in the general population in an effort to categorize this as a reliable target vessel for rescue peripheral IV access.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
190
Ultrasound of the Great Saphenous Vein
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Successful visualization of GSV
Number of times the great saphenous vein is identified at the level of the medial distal thigh in the general population using ultrasound
Time frame: 12 months
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