Navigating the veins: A comprehensive review of vasoactive agent infusion via peripheral routes

Table 2 Practical considerations for peripheral intravenous catheter placement

Sites to avoid	Reason/comment
Dominant upper extremity	Movement may lead to patient discomfort and increase risk of dislodgement
Sites over joints	Increased risk of catheter kinking or dislodgement
Lower extremities	Increased risk of thrombophlebitis and deep venous thrombosis due to static blood flow
Extremities with arteriovenous fistula	Inserting a catheter may disturb the venous blood flow or damage the fistula
Burns or infected tissue	Increased risk of systemic infection
Evidence of sclerosis or phlebitis	This may be indicative of disrupted venous integrity and a higher risk of extravasation
Sites where catheter was recently placed or attempted (especially in the presence of hematoma)	This may be indicative of disrupted venous integrity and a higher risk of extravasation