The peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheter is the most ... however 95% of PIV catheters are removed due to complications. Infiltration and extravasation are one of the most destructive ...

Inserting, monitoring, and maintaining peripheral venous access is an integral ... The most commonly occurring complications, such as infiltration, phlebitis, and occlusion, are described.

In addition, IV iron infusions can cause a permanent stain on the skin if they leak into tissue around a peripheral cannula. NIVAS published a toolkit in February this year to highlight the risks of ...