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ReviewWorld journal of critical care medicine2026

Navigating the veins: A comprehensive review of vasoactive agent infusion

Omender Singh, Deven Juneja

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Review in World journal of critical care medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Omender SinghInstitute of Critical Care Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi 110017, India.
Deven JunejaInstitute of Critical Care Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi 110017, India. devenjuneja@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) are almost always present in patients in the intensive care unit. Still, they are seldom used to administer vesicant or irritant drugs, including vasoactive agents, due to concerns about extravasation and local tissue injury. However, emerging evidence indicates that PVCs are safe and effective for this purpose, offering distinct clinical advantages and obviating the need for more invasive central venous catheter insertion. Implementing a standardized protocol to ensure the appropriate size and placement of PVC, optimizing the dosage and duration of vasopressors, and establishing vigilant nursing monitoring can facilitate the safe administration of vasopressors

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Central venous cathetersIntensive careIntensive care unitPeripheral venous linesVasoactive agents

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PMID42272888
PMCPMC13248048

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