Peripheral Pressors: 6 Pearls to Not F*#k Up the Arm
Traditionally, vasopressor infusions have been done through central venous catheters (CVCs) due to the hypothetical risk of extravasation injury to extremities when given through peripheral IVs. The documented risk of extravasation from peripheral pressors is 3 – 6% [1][3][4][5]. Hypothetically, …
