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Care of your IV site: Going home with an intravenous catheter - 10/2018

Care of your IV site: Going home with an intravenous catheter
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Abstract

This handout explains self-care at home when you have an intravenous (IV) catheter. This device is often placed when a patient must return to the hospital for treatment 2 or more days in a row.

Author
Harborview Medical Center
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2018
Revision Date
10/2018
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Self-care
Languages
English
Record ID
4701