Gabriel Janice
Central South Coast Cancer Network, NHS South Central SHA, Southampton.
Nurs Stand. 2008;22(32):41-8; quiz 50. doi: 10.7748/ns2008.04.22.32.41.c6447.
In the second of two articles, the author identifies common complications associated with intravenous (i.v.) therapy and discusses preventive measures. Part one, published last week, provided an overview of i.v. therapy and the types of vascular access devices available.