Late add on to this but in my 40 years or so I have yet to see the need to prevent clots with a SQ catheter (which is used all the time in settings where staff are not permitted to give IVP meds). SQ...
I believe that MunroRN was spot on and I am in the medication safety business. I actually signed up for an account just to quote ISMP. They have staff that have very practical knowledge (i.e. still...