Radiology 101

Electronic infusion devices have two basic functions either to pump or to control the infusion. A pump-type device will assist the fluid into the vein using positive pressure of style. Examples of these types of infusion would be:  Medication to Main Blood Pressure  Medication to Prevent Cardiac Arrhythmias  Continuous Pain Medication  [...]

Infiltration -the infusion of solution or medication into the tissues surrounding an IV catheter entry site Phlebitis -inflammation of the vein intima Mechanical: -inflammation of the vein wall from an IV catheter Chemical: -inflammation of the vein wall from a medication or high osmolarity solution Thrombophlebitis -a thrombus accumulation around the catheter and along the [...]