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Why are some injections given directly into veins rather than arteries? Unpacking the Science of IV Therapy

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With over 90% of intravenous medications typically bypassing arteries, understanding *why are some injections given directly into veins rather than arteries?* is crucial for appreciating fundamental medical safety and efficiency. The decision is not arbitrary but is grounded in critical anatomical and physiological differences between these two types of blood vessels.

How Do I Know If I Punctured a Vein? Recognizing the Signs of a Blown Vein

4 min read
According to the National Harm Reduction Coalition, a properly administered injection into a vein (IV) should result in a flash of dark red, slow-moving blood when the plunger is pulled back. Missing this crucial sign may mean the needle has either completely missed the vein or, in a common complication known as a 'blown vein,' passed through it, leaving you to wonder: how do I know if I punctured a vein?.