EJ Placement Procedure Note

Performed by: Will Krost, MD

Indication: vascular access

Consent: {CONSENT:20165}

Procedure: The patient was positioned appropriately and the skin over the {RIGHT/LEFT:20308} external jugular was prepped with alcohol. A {Blank single:19197::”20″, “18”, “16”,”14″} gauge IV catheter was inserted and j-loop was attached, blood drawn and flushed with normal saline. Catheter was then securely fastened to the skin with an adhesive dressing.

The patient tolerated the procedure well.

Complications: None