Abstract
Background and Objectives A peripheral intravenous access is commonly required in patients presenting to emergency room in order to collect blood specimens and to provide a route for intravenous medication and fluid administration. However, this procedure is occasionally associated with certain challenges. The present study has been conducted to explore the anatomic characteristics of cubital veins located in the cubital fossa through assessment of their relative location to certain anatomic landmarks. Materials and Methods Patterns of superficial veins of the cubital fossa were studied in 80 male and female students from a health sciences school. Results Several variations of the cubital veins were found. The mean distance between the outer and inner MCV to the reference central point was 1.33 ± 0.95 cm (range: 0-4.5) and 1.33 ± 0.96 cm (range: 0-3.54), respectively. Conclusion A thorough knowledge on the regional venous anatomy of the cubital fossa will aid in providing more efficient intravenous access routes. Keywords: Angle, Cubital Vein, Cubital Fossa, Distance, Intravenous Access
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