critical care medicine
How To Do Peripheral Vein Cannulation
Complications of Peripheral Vein Cannulation
Complications are uncommon and include Local infection Venous thrombophlebitis The above complications can be reduced by using sterile technique during insertion and by replacing or removing the catheters within 72 hours. Other complications include Extravasation of infused fluids into surrounding tissues Arterial puncture Hematoma or bleeding Damage to the vein Nerve damage Nonthrombotic Pulmonary Embolism None Catheter embolism 