Infection, phlebitis, extravasation, infiltration, air embolism, hemorrhage (bleeding) and formation of a hematoma (bruise) may occur. A catheter embolism may occur when a small part of the cannula breaks off and flows into the vascular system. When removing a<unk>  IV cannula, the tip should be inspected to ensure it's intact. Because of the risk of insertion-site infection the CDC advises in their guideline that the catheter needs to be replaced every 96 hours. However, the need to replace these catheters routinely is debated. Expert management has been shown to reduce the complications of<unk>  lines. It is not clear whether any dressing or securement device is better than the other on reducing the rates of catheter failures.
Peripheral venous catheter
Central venous catheter
Peripherally inserted central catheter
Arterial line
Vascular closure device
Quinton catheter
Transradial catheterization
Vascular access