Feasibility and Safety of Peripheral Intravenous Administration of Vasopressor Agents in Resource-limited Settings
Vasopressors are conventionally administered through a central venous catheter (CVC) and not through a peripheral venous catheter (PVC) since the latter is believed to be associated with increased risk of extravasation. Placement of a CVC requires suitably trained personnel to be on hand, and in res...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2020-11-01
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Series: | The Journal of Critical Care Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/jccm-2020-0030 |