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Procedural ergonomics learning to place lines left handed

March 31, 2026Ron Barbosa MD FACS

Ron Barbosa advises trainees to learn left-handed line placement to avoid awkward positioning and make procedures easier when anatomy and setup favor the left hand.

When placing lines, I often see residents twisting and contorting themselves into awkward positions in order to be able to poke with their R hand.
Instead: Learn to use your LEFT hand when it's easier.
Learning to poke L handed🤚is easier than you think.
Ron Barbosa MD FACS
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