Peripheral intravenous (IV) device management. 1  Introduction Peripheral intravenous device (PIV)/catheters are the most commonly used intravenous device in hospitalized patients. They are primarily used for therapeutic purposes such as administration of medications, fluids and/or blood products as well as blood sampling. 2  Tweet.
James Otis: Against. Writs of Assistance. The Writs of Assistance were general warrants allowing officials to search for smuggled material within any suspected premises. James Otis was Advocate-General when the legality of these warrents was attacked, but promptly resigned his office when called upon to defend that legality.
Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACD) - The Holy Grail of Misdemeanor Negotiations (but not always) By: Don Murray, Partner, Shalley and Murray. An Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal is a negotiated settlement that is possible in some misdemeanor cases in New York City. The short-hand term used in New York City is ACD (to be distinguished from the way it is often referred to outside of the City -- ACOD.