Examination of the UE venous Flashcards
1
Q
UE veins
A
internal jugular vien
subclavian vein
brachiocephalic vein
axillary vien
brachial vein
radial vein
ulnar vein
2
Q
how does the cephalic vein run
A
lateral or radial aspect of the UE
3
Q
how does the basilic vein run
A
medial or ulna aspect
4
Q
how does inspiration effect venous flow
A
increase flow
5
Q
how does expiration effect venous flow
A
decrease flow
6
Q
why are UE venous waveforms pulsatile
A
close to the heart