Allowed duration of peripheral administration of vasopressors and vesicants

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Trecia Swanston
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Allowed duration of peripheral administration of vasopressors and vesicants

For those institutions that state that a central line is preferred (or required) for administration of certain drugs, what is the max duration you allow those drugs to run via peripheral line if obtaining a central line immediately is not feasible? If you have a list can you please share?

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