title: Intravenous cannulation: potential complications.
abstract: The procedure of establishing peripheral venous access carries the risk of potential complications to both the patient and the practitioner. Complications include infection, phlebitis and thrombophlebitis, emboli, pain, haematoma or haemorrhage, extravasation, arterial cannulation and needlestick injuries. Careful adherence to guidelines and procedures can minimise these risks.
authors.affiliation: St Martin's College, Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Campbell
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000451:nursing*; D012307:Risk Factors