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How long should it take to get an IV?: Understanding Intravenous Placement Time

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While a routine IV insertion for an experienced healthcare professional can take less than a minute, factors like difficult vein access or patient health can significantly extend the process. The total time it should take to get an IV is not a fixed number, but rather a variable outcome influenced by a combination of patient and procedural elements.