PIV - infants; Peripheral IV - infants; Peripheral line - infants
A peripheral intravenous line (PIV) is a small, short plastic tube, called a catheter, that is placed through the skin into a vein, usually in the hand, arm, or foot, but occasionally in the scalp.
WHY IS A PIV USED?
A PIV is used to give fluids and medications to a baby.
HOW IS A PIV PLACED?
After the skin is cleaned, a small catheter with a needle inside is placed through the skin into the vein. Once it...
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