Peripheral venous access in adults
INTRODUCTION
Peripheral venous cannulation, among the most common medical procedures, has revolutionized the practice of medicine. Peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters allow for the safe infusion of medications, hydration fluids, blood products, and nutritional supplements. First-time success rate for peripheral IV placement ranges from 65 to 86 percent [1].This topic will discuss the indications, contraindications, performance, and complications of peripheral venous catheter placement without the use of ultrasound guidance. Emergency vascular access in children, intravenous device routine care and risk factors for infection, peripheral venous catheter placement under ultrasound guidance, and central venous catheter placement are reviewed separately.
●(See "Vascular (venous) access for pediatric resuscitation and other pediatric emergencies".)
●(See "Routine care and maintenance of intravenous devices".)
●(See "Intravascular catheter-related infection: Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and microbiology".)
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