Methods to Increase Peripheral Veins Visualization in Patients Getting Chemotherapy

Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion is a common nursing procedure often required for the administration of chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood products, fluids, and other medical therapies. Insertion of intravenous cannula can be extremely difficult, particularly in individuals receiving repeated courses of chemotherapy. Because of the nature of chemotherapeutic drugs, veins may get damage and makes the intravenous cannulation difficult. The current article highlights certain methods which can enhance the visualization of the peripheral veins.