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While many patients can have their vascular access needs met with peripheral intravenous catheters, there are certain situations and conditions when different device choices should be recommended.
This program examines situations and conditions when a PIV is not appropriate, and provides best options and considerations in making the appropriate device selection.

When is a PIV NOT Indicated

While many patients can have their vascular access needs met with PIV catheters, there are certain situations and conditions when different device choices should be recommended.

This program provides instruction when a PIV is not appropriate. It discusses potential injuries and complications associated with irritants and vesicants along with patient conditions that are not favorable to PIV treatments. It also examines acceptable cautions and medications that should be avoided peripherally. This program summarizes key points of peripheral catheter indications.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15304 Continuing Nursing Education also provided through Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # 50-1594 CNE status acceptable for all states within the USA
PIV Therapy Pathway
Pre-Insertion

Peripheral Vein Anatomy
PIV Pre Insertion Assessment
When is a PIV NOT Indicated