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The hand is a common site for minor and major i.v. catheter complications. Women and older patients are more susceptible to these complications. Peripheral i.v. line complications are not uncommon and can result in morbidity and increased health care costs from prolonged hospitalization, extended use of i.v. antibiotic therapy, and surgical intervention.
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