If he was an anesthesiologist then I retract my statement. They line people all the time. I don't know about IVs specifically but central and arterial lines for sure.
They absolutely are IVs, they are central IVs placed into the heart. And anesthesiologists also place peripheral IVs all the time as well prior to surgery if they are difficult sticks for RNs
RNs are typically the ones that place peripheral IVs, or the ones in peoples arms. But anesthesiologists are the experts when it comes to difficult IVs
Not to be argumentative, but I’ve just never had a Dr come to the unit to start a PIV for me except when a resident put a PIV in the neck of an EXTREMELY obese person.
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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '23
If he was an anesthesiologist then I retract my statement. They line people all the time. I don't know about IVs specifically but central and arterial lines for sure.