Peripheral IV Catheter (PIVC) Insertion

Video Runtime: 4 Minutes

A peripheral IV catheter (PIVC) is placed for patients who require several days, but generally less than a week, of infusion therapy when the medication or solution is well tolerated by peripheral veins. Drugs that are irritating, classified as vesicants, or hyperosmolar are administered with caution via a PIVC. A PIVC may also be the vascular access device of choice for patients who require an occasional dose of a medication (e.g., furosemide) or biologic agents (e.g., infliximab) that are administered on a less frequent basis, such as once every four to eight weeks.

In this training, we’ll review the equipment and procedures for insertion of a PIVC. This course includes

- Video demonstrations of procedures
- Downloadable procedure guide PDFs
- Tips and best practices for performing these procedures in the home

This course was reviewed by Danielle Pierotti, RN, PhD, CENP, to ensure the content meets current professional guidelines and best evidence-based practices.