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Does the administration of local anesthesia via jet injection obstruct the visibility of the vein for IV catheter insertion or phlebotomy?

April 26, 2017Administration anesthesia catheter injection IV jet local obstruct Vein Visibility

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Does the administration of local anesthesia via jet injection obstruct the visibility of the vein for IV catheter insertion or phlebotomy?

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No, it does not obstruct visibility. However, healthcare practitioners using the jet injection should complete formal training to learn best practices and become more adept in creating a skin wheal.