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Intravascular catheter insertion is common but carries risks. This review covers venous and arterial catheter complications, offering guidance for prevention and treatment of extravasation injuries in adults.

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Area of Science:

Medical Procedures
Patient Safety
Vascular Access

Background:

Intravascular catheter insertion is a frequent hospital procedure for resuscitation, medication delivery, and monitoring.
Despite benefits, significant risks and complications are associated with intravascular lines.
Case reports highlight a wide range of unusual complications from central venous catheters.

Purpose of the Study:

To review complications associated with venous and arterial catheters.
To discuss current evidence-based treatment approaches for catheter-related complications.
To provide guidance for preventing, recognizing, and treating extravasation injuries in adults.

Main Methods:

Literature review of medical evidence on intravascular catheter complications.
Analysis of reported complications for both venous and arterial catheters.
Synthesis of information on prevention and treatment strategies.

Main Results:

The paper details various complications arising from intravascular catheter use.
It outlines established and emerging treatment modalities for these complications.
Evidence-based recommendations for complication prevention are presented.

Conclusions:

Practitioners require comprehensive knowledge to manage intravascular catheter risks.
Effective prevention and timely treatment of extravasation injuries are crucial for patient outcomes.
This review aims to enhance clinical practice in managing intravascular catheter complications.