title: [Complications of intravenous therapy with peripheral indwelling catheter].
abstract: Intravenous fluid replacement via a peripheral catheter harbours several risks. The study presented emphasizes that about 50% of the patients show complications during the first days after positioning of an intravenous line. Women patients have been affected more often than male patients. Small catheters positioned in a major vessel away from a joint in the forearm, yield the best results. Peripheral lines should be removed within 8 to 12 hours after surgical procedures, when early symptoms are observed. Complications can be avoided by following these recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Zentrum Anästhesiologie, Abteilung IV im Krankenhaus Oststadt.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Knitsch
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Zevounou
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gebert
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schultz
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pichlmayr
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Komplikationen bei intravenöser Therapie über periphere Verweilkatheter.