Peripheral venous catheter

In medicine, a peripheral venous catheter, peripheral venous line, peripheral venous access catheter, or peripheral intravenous catheter,[1] is a catheter (small, flexible tube) placed into a peripheral vein for venous access to administer intravenous therapy such as medication fluids. This is a common medical procedure.

  1. ^ "Management of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care". www.safetyandquality.gov.au.
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