Injecting drug use via femoral vein puncture: preliminary findings of a point-of-care ultrasound service for opioid-dependent groin injectors in treatment

Injecting drug use via femoral vein puncture: preliminary findings of a point-of-care ultrasound service for opioid-dependent groin injectors in treatment

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Within the UK, injecting in the femoral vein (FV), often called 'groin injecting', is a serious cause of risk and harm. This study aimed to use ultrasound scanning as a means to engage groin injectors (GIs), examine their f...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Senbanjo Richard, Tipping Tracey, Hunt Neil, Strang John
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Injecting drug use
groin injecting
femoral vein damage
ultrasonography
harm reduction
Online Access:http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/9/1/6

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http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/9/1/6

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