Blown veins: Causes, management, and best practices

Blown veins are a common complication during intravenous (IV) catheter insertion, often occurring when the needle pierces through the vein wall or causes it to burst. This issue results in blood leaking into th...

Understanding extravasation injuries: A complication of IV cannulation

While generally safe, IV cannulation can occasionally lead to complications such as extravasation injuries, which occur when a drug or fluid unintentionally leaks into the surrounding tissue instead of the vein...

Understanding long-term intravenous devices

Intravenous (IV) therapy is a cornerstone of modern medicine, providing essential pathways for administering medications, fluids, and nutrients directly into the bloodstream. Over the years, the use of long-ter...