It is an invasive procedure, and the veins are delicate. One 2018 study notes that up to 50% of peripheral IV catheter procedures fail. Central lines may also pose problems. The following sections ...

Central venous catheters (CVCs ... which helps prevent damage to the peripheral veins. As medications go directly to the large vein near the heart, CVCs may also reduce pain and discomfort.

Nichols and colleagues suggested that central venous catheter placement ... The mean number of complications -- defined as peripheral vein thrombus, peripheral vein extravasation, phlebitis ...

39 Obstructive sleep apnea, diastolic dysfunction, and right heart failure increase central venous pressures, leading to congestion and a resultant increase in peripheral venous hypertension on ...

Standard peripheral IV lines are fairly straightforward ... and other health care professionals routinely insert standard IVs. Central venous catheters, meanwhile, often require surgical ...

Standard peripheral IV lines are fairly straightforward ... and other health care professionals routinely insert standard IVs. Central venous catheters, meanwhile, often require short surgical ...