Peripheral venous access: preparation and monitoring
A peripheral venous catheter remains an invasive device throughout its use. Safety depends on its indication, asepsis, monitoring and removal when no longer needed.
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Hand hygiene →Sterile field →Sterile gloves →Simple dressings →Complex dressings →Wound care →Pressure ulcers →Peripheral venous access →Infusion →Subcutaneous injection →Intramuscular injection →Blood sampling →Blood cultures →Capillary blood glucose →Urinary catheterisation →Oxygen therapy →Aerosol therapy →Suction →Tracheostomy →Transfusion →Vital signs monitoring →
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