IV Therapy

• ​Forearm

• ​Dorsum of hand

• ​Antecubital Space (AC)

• ​Always use the smallest gauge that will meet the treatment needs

• ​Peripheral catheters of any size may be used to administer blood products; large sizes are preferred

• ​CT with contrast requires 20g or larger above the wrist

• ​Spiral CT to r/o PE requires 18g IV above the wrist​

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• ​Patient condition (comfort and mobility)

• ​Distal to proximal

• ​Previous therapy

• ​Duration of therapy

• ​Condition of veins 

• ​Condition of skin over the veins

• ​Condition of skin over the veins ​

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