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Section IV. VENOUS CUTDOWN3-27. INTRODUCTION
The venous cutdown is a minor surgical procedure normally done by a physician. The following information is presented for the medical NCO so that you will be acquainted with the method. You may be called upon to assist the physician in maintaining sterility of the equipment and in caring for the patient following the procedure. Venous cutdown is a sterile procedure.
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