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1. Midline IV

   *IV* replied to 1Grateful1's topic in General Nursing

   No, a Midline CANNOT infiltrate. It is absolutely impossible. An infiltration is caused by a short catheter (peripheral) that has leaked out of the insertion site into the tissue or the vein was penetrated by the needle causing an immediate swellin...

2. Midline IV

   *IV* replied to 1Grateful1's topic in General Nursing

   A Midline CANNOT infiltrate. It is impossible! Swelling could be mechanical phlebitis, DVT, infection. Risk of infection is no greater than PICC, which is less than 1% if proper care is given and dressings are changed properly. Midlines are used ...