IV access Flashcards
CDC recommends changing a peripheral catheter every…
96 hours (4 days)
Peripheral catheter complications
Infection Phlebitis Extravasation Infiltration Air embolism Hemorrhage Hematom
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) are most common in…
patients who require intermediate to long-term venous access. Requires specialized training.
PICC line complications…
frequent catheter occlusions phlebitis hemorrhage thrombosis (has high rate of DVTs) infection
Central Venous Catheter use…
Allows administration of large volumes of fluids, blood products, TPN’s, caustics, vasopressors, chemo, etc
Also capable of monitoring CVP.
Central Venous Catheter complications…
Pneumothorax
Thrombosis
Infection
Air Embolism (rare)
Intraosseous lines are useful…
in emergancy situations.
Any medication can be given through line (but only one medication at a time).
Common for EMT to use.
IO line complications
Fat embolism fractures osteomyelitis Compartment syndrome abscess Skin necrosis
What are the complications of IV therapy (5 things)
Infiltration Infection Phlebitis Thrombophlebitis Extravasation
What is the most common catheter?
Peripheral catheter
