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The complete clinical reference on peripheral IVs (PIVs): what they are, site selection, care and maintenance, flushing, dwell time, and peripheral IV complications — phlebitis, infiltration, extravasation, and occlusion.
A plain-language patient guide to taking care of your IV at home — keeping the site clean and dry, protecting the line, recognizing problems like swelling or redness, and knowing when to call for help.
Guide to ultrasound-guided peripheral IV for difficult venous access: DIVA score application, vein selection (diameter, depth), catheter length requirements, short-axis technique, common pitfalls, and when to escalate to midline or PICC.
Complete guide to pediatric peripheral IV access: age-specific site selection (neonate to adolescent), scalp vein placement in infants, pain management (EMLA, LMX, vapocoolant, sucrose), gauge selection, restraint considerations, and family-centered care.