Adverse events associated with administration of vasopressor medications through a peripheral intravenous catheter: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background It is unclear whether vasopressors can be safely administered through a peripheral intravenous (PIV). Systematic review and meta-analysis methodology was used to examine the incidence of local anatomic adverse events associated with PIV vasopressor administration in patients of a...

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Main Authors: Victoria S. Owen, Brianna K. Rosgen, Stephana J. Cherak, Andre Ferland, Henry T. Stelfox, Kirsten M. Fiest, Daniel J. Niven
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-021-03553-1