Observe for pain cues while palpating or infusing solutions or medications; these may indicate infiltration or phlebitis. Carefully evaluate any extremity secured to an arm board for pressure ...

Rapid infusion rates can overwhelm local blood vessel capacity, causing phlebitis and extravasation ... influence the risk of extravasation. Peripheral intravenous catheters are preferred over ...

Inserting, monitoring, and maintaining peripheral venous access is an integral ... The most commonly occurring complications, such as infiltration, phlebitis, and occlusion, are described.