A large blood vessel of the thigh, the femoral vein is a major pathway in which blood from the lower limbs travels on its way back to the heart. It is sometimes called the superficial femoral vein ...

An ultrasound study was performed to formulate and validate guidelines for femoral venous catheterization. 36 infants (2 wk to 20 mo) were evaluated in a supine, straight leg position. The sector ...