Obtaining parenteral application of drugs and urethral
catheterization are essential skills for all physicians.
Peripheral intravenous access is one of the simplest invasive procedures, but
mastering this potentially lifesaving intervention requires refined skills and experience. It
is required in a broad range of clinical applications, including intravenous drug
administration, intravenous hydration, and transfusions of blood or blood components, as
well as during surgery, during emergency care, and in other situations in which direct
access to the bloodstream is needed