Apr 27, 2023 · A peripheral IV is a thin, flexible tube that healthcare providers use to draw blood and administer treatments, like IV fluids, medications and blood transfusions.

Jul 25, 2023 · Peripheral line placement, also referred to as peripheral intravenous (IV) cannulation, is the insertion of an indwelling single-lumen plastic conduit across the skin into a …

Aug 18, 2025 · This topic will discuss the indications, contraindications, performance, and complications of peripheral venous catheter placement without the use of ultrasound guidance.

The initiation and maintenance of a peripheral venous access includes selecting an appropriate site, selecting an appropriate IV catheter and size, establishing IV access, and monitoring for …

In peripheral vein cannulation, a plastic catheter (cannula) is inserted into a peripheral vein, typically using a catheter-over-needle device. Peripheral vein cannulation is the most common …

An IV line can be threaded through a peripheral vein to end near the heart, which is termed a "peripherally inserted central catheter" or PICC line. If a person is likely to need long-term …

This article isn’t a review of how to choose between different types of venous access, rather it’s about executing successful access once you choose a peripheral catheter.

In hospitals, the most common way to deliver fluids or medication directly into a person’s bloodstream is through a peripheral IV line. It’s like a tiny plastic tube that’s inserted into a …

What is peripheral intravenous therapy? Peripheral intravenous (IV) therapy is when you receive fluids or medicine directly into your blood through a vein. An IV is a thin plastic tube (the …

Nov 25, 2025 · Summary Peripheral venous access refers to a vascular catheter that terminates in a peripheral vein in an extremity, the scalp, or trunk. Indications may include IV fluid therapy …