title: The risks of i.v. therapy.
abstract: Infection rates in IV therapy are unacceptably high, but how can they be reduced - and who should reduce them? This article begins a series on preventing infection in IV therapy.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Goodinson
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control