Negative Outcomes of Intravascular Therapy in Infants and Children
- 1 February 1998
- journal article
- review article
- Published by AACN Publishing in AACN Advanced Critical Care
- Vol. 9 (1) , 49-63
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00044067-199802000-00005
Abstract
Intravascular therapy is essential In the care of acutely ill Infants and children, but it is not without risks.The purpose of this article is to discuss potential is Intravascular, extravascular, and systemic complications related to peripheral and central intravascular therapy in infants and children, The formation of thrombi, infiltration, and sepsis are the most common complications, Less common complications are phlebitis, arterial spasm, catheter retention, catheter embolus, air emboli, dysrhythmlas, and hemorrhage, financial implications of long-term-negative outcomes and nursing liability are discussed, and a proposed standard, of preventative nursing care for intravascular therapy Is presented.Keywords
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