Are intravenous catheters necessary?
Indwelling intravenous catheters are almost always warranted. They do add a small cost and can be associated with a small risk of infection or venous thrombosis; however the ease and speed with which they allow administration of emergency drugs, additional anesthetics, and intravenous fluids almost always outweighs the risk of catheter placement.
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