Abbreviation: CSCI
Common method of medication administration in palliative medicine, especially for patients near the end of their life.
These patients typically require parenteral medications as they lose the ability to take PO meds.<unk>  route has many advantages over IV
No risk of phlebitis or air embolus
Allows patient to retain more mobility (IV site typically on hand or arm;<unk>  sites include chest, thigh, abdomen)
More comfortable for patient
Less susceptible to occlusion or dislodgement
Simpler method of administration
Seen as kinder
No risk of phlebitis or air embolus
Allows patient to retain more mobility (IV site typically on hand or arm;<unk>  sites include chest, thigh, abdomen)
More comfortable for patient
Less susceptible to occlusion or dislodgement
Simpler method of administration
Seen as kinder
Continuous subcutaneous infusion
Rapid infusion catheter
Intraosseous access
Transcutaneous pacing
Noninvasive ventilation
Transvenous pacing
Hair tourniquet
Mechanical ventilation 