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Overview of Intravenous (IV) Injections: Uses, Equipment, Pros and Cons, and Risks

IV injections are a fast and controlled way to deliver medications or substances directly into the bloodstream.
Healthcare professionals use IV injections in situations where a person needs a medication quickly, accurately, or over an extended period of time, or when oral administration is not possible or effective.
The equipment required for IV injections depends on the medication, the speed of delivery, and the duration of treatment. It may include a tourniquet, local anesthetic, needle, catheter tube, access cap, syringe, IV bags and lines, gauze, bandage, medical tape, and imaging machines.
IV drugs or substances can be delivered through a peripheral line or a central line, with different methods for rapid injections and time-based infusions.
Peripheral lines use a small plastic catheter inserted into a vein, while central lines access a more central vein within the torso, such as the vena cava, through different types of catheter insertion.
Direct IV injections deliver a therapeutic dose of a medication quickly but may increase the risk of vein damage, while IV infusions allow for controlled dosing and delivery speed over time but may not be suitable for urgent medication needs.
Risks and side effects of IV injections include inflammation, drug irritation, bruising, drug extravasation, infection, and central line issues such as infections, blockages, blood clots, or malfunctioning.
Up to 50% of peripheral IV catheter procedures may fail, and phlebitis or inflammation of the vein occurs in up to 31% of people using IV catheters during infusions.
Drug irritation can cause swelling, flushing, discoloration, and pain at the injection site, while drug extravasation can lead to pain, tissue damage, necrosis, and scarring.
Central lines have lower risks than peripheral lines but may still pose risks of infection, blockages, blood clots, or malfunctioning, which require prompt medical attention.
Healthcare professionals need to follow proper protocols and hygiene measures to minimize the risks and side effects of IV injections and ensure safe and effective treatment.
Patients should communicate any discomfort, pain, or unusual symptoms related to IV injections to their healthcare providers and seek medical attention if they suspect any complications.

Overview of Intravenous (IV) Injections: Uses, Equipment, Pros and Cons, and Risks

IV injections are a fast and controlled way to deliver medications or substances directly into the bloodstream.
Healthcare professionals use IV injections in situations where a person needs a medication quickly, accurately, or over an extended period of time, or when oral administration is not possible or effective.
The equipment required for IV injections depends on the medication, the speed of delivery, and the duration of treatment. It may include a tourniquet, local anesthetic, needle, catheter tube, access cap, syringe, IV bags and lines, gauze, bandage, medical tape, and imaging machines.
IV drugs or substances can be delivered through a peripheral line or a central line, with different methods for rapid injections and time-based infusions.
Peripheral lines use a small plastic catheter inserted into a vein, while central lines access a more central vein within the torso, such as the vena cava, through different types of catheter insertion.
Direct IV injections deliver a therapeutic dose of a medication quickly but may increase the risk of vein damage, while IV infusions allow for controlled dosing and delivery speed over time but may not be suitable for urgent medication needs.
Risks and side effects of IV injections include inflammation, drug irritation, bruising, drug extravasation, infection, and central line issues such as infections, blockages, blood clots, or malfunctioning.
Up to 50% of peripheral IV catheter procedures may fail, and phlebitis or inflammation of the vein occurs in up to 31% of people using IV catheters during infusions.
Drug irritation can cause swelling, flushing, discoloration, and pain at the injection site, while drug extravasation can lead to pain, tissue damage, necrosis, and scarring.
Central lines have lower risks than peripheral lines but may still pose risks of infection, blockages, blood clots, or malfunctioning, which require prompt medical attention.
Healthcare professionals need to follow proper protocols and hygiene measures to minimize the risks and side effects of IV injections and ensure safe and effective treatment.
Patients should communicate any discomfort, pain, or unusual symptoms related to IV injections to their healthcare providers and seek medical attention if they suspect any complications.