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. 2008 Apr;22(32):41-8; quiz 50.
doi: 10.7748/ns2008.04.22.32.41.c6447.

Infusion therapy. Part two: Prevention and management of complications

Janice Gabriel  1
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Infusion therapy. Part two: Prevention and management of complications

Janice Gabriel. Nurs Stand. 2008 Apr.

Abstract

In the second of two articles, the author identifies common complications associated with intravenous (i.v.) therapy and discusses preventive measures. Part one, published last week, provided an overview of i.v. therapy and the types of vascular access devices available.

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