Complications. Serious complications related to peripheral IVs are uncommon, but problems do occur, especially with prolonged use. That is why there are guidelines in different hospitals about the recommended duration that a peripheral IV should be in place.
http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/anesthesiology/ivcomplications.cfm
IV catheters can be placed in a hand, arm or leg. These are known as peripheral IVs. IVs placed in the central circulation, like the internal jugular vein (neck) or subclavian vein (just beneath the collar bone), are known as central lines.
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There are two kinds of intravenous (IV) medication administration. An IV “push” is a one time, rapid injection of medication into the bloodstream. An IV infusion is a slow “drip” of medication into the vein over a set period of time, to deliver a constant amount of therapy.
http://www.healthline.com/health/intravenous-medication-administration
If the patient is to have the total dose of fluid over a set time then the only calculation involved is the drip rate as above e.g. Erythomcyin 500mg in 250mls dextrose 5% over 30 minutes-is the same as calculating the rate for 250mls dextrose 5% over 30 minutes.
http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/Training/Prospectus/Clinical_Skills/documents/IV_workbook.pdf
During the placement of an IV, a needle is inserted through the skin and into an accessible blood vessel. A Teflon (plastic) cannula is then slid over the needle, which is withdrawn. No needle remains in your body. (So-called butterfly needles are an exception to this).
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Phlebitis is a term that means inflammation of a blood vessel. Phlebitis occurs quite commonly after the insertion of intravenous catheters. The exact frequency of phlebitis is anywhere from 2.5 to 45% or more.
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As a result, these have to be given directly into the blood stream. Intravenous is a term that means “into the vein”. Intravenous medication administration occurs when a needle is inserted into a vein and medication is administered through that needle. The needle is usually placed in a vein near the elbow, the wrist, or on the back of the hand. Different sites can be used if necessary.
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Some IV drugs that are given as infusions over time can accidentally be given too rapidly as a “push”. This may cause toxicity or damage the vein near the site of injection. Phlebitis, or inflammation of the veins, is a risk with intravenous medications.
http://www.healthline.com/health/intravenous-medication-administration
Intravenous catheters (or IVs) are a very important part of medical treatment for acute illnesses, cancer, surgery, anesthesia, and trauma, allowing medications to reach as quickly and effectively as possible, via the bloodstream, the parts of the body where they work.
http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/anesthesiology/ivcomplications.cfm
have the total dose of fluid over a set time then the only calculation involved is the. drip rate as above e.g. Erythomcyin 500mg in 250mls dextrose 5% over 30 minutes -. is the same as calculating the rate for 250mls dextrose 5% over 30 minutes.
http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/Training/Prospectus/Clinical_Skills/documents/IV_workbook.pdf
what complication is a potential danger associated with continuous iv infusions?
Continuous IV infusions may cause toxicity or damage the vein near the site of injection that is potential danger. The complication is a potential danger associated with continuous IV infusions may cause toxicity or damage the vein near the site of injection.  