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Review
. 2005;19(46):55-64; quiz 66.
doi: 10.7748/ns2007.09.22.1.44.c4613.

Peripheral intravenous therapy: key risks and implications for practice

Paula Ingram  1 , Irene Lavery
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Peripheral intravenous therapy: key risks and implications for practice

Paula Ingram et al. Nurs Stand. 2005.

Abstract

Personnel, environment and procedures related to peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy are explained. Parenteral routes are suggested and, where peripheral IV therapy is required, recommendations are made to minimize risk of anaphylaxis and infection.

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