Accidental Intra-Arterial Injection

When an animal is given an injection, whether intravenously (IV), intramuscularly (IM), subcutaneously or by any other parenteral route, intra-arterial (IA) injection may occur. Since arteries run parallel to many veins, the chances are greater when IV routes are used

Accidental Intra-Arterial Injection

When an animal is given an injection, whether intravenously (IV), intramuscularly (IM), subcutaneously or by any other parenteral route, intra-arterial (IA) injection may occur. Since arteries run parallel to many veins, the chances are greater when IV routes are used.</p