Can You Overdo IV? Understanding the Risks of Intravenous Therapy
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While peripheral intravenous catheters are one of the most common medical devices used, they have a failure rate of 36% [1.9.1]. This raises a critical question for elective procedures: **can you overdo IV?** Yes, excessive or improperly administered IV therapy can lead to serious health complications, including fluid overload, vitamin toxicity, and electrolyte imbalances [1.2.1, 1.4.4].
