The Outcome of Moderate-to-Severe Complications Related to Peripheral Intravenous Devices at Upper Limb.

Intravenous access is very crucial in administration of fluids, medications and nutrition. Almost all inpatients will require it and the simplest and quickest access is peripheral with the preferred sites being either dorsum hand, radial wrist or forearm. It has its complications, of which most are avoidable.