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What is a cutdown IV?

Updated: 4/28/2022
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Cut down IV is a procedure where a small incision is given to find and cannulate a vein to give intravenous fluids or blood. Usually done in burn patients or in severe shocked patients when they are having low blood pressure with no available or visible veins to put the intravenous drip.

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