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A survey of nurses’ assessment of peripheral intravenous catheters
British Journal of Nursing, 2002The purpose of this survey was to improve nursing care of patients with peripheral intravenous catheters (PVCs), focusing on assessment of the PVC site for infection. The survey was conducted in 20 wards by an infection control nurse (ICN), recording data on assessment, site infection and removal/resiting of PVCs.
Eilish, Creamer +3 more
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Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheters and Infections
Journal of Infusion Nursing, 2012The rate of infections associated with short peripheral intravenous catheters is thought to be very low, even rare. Approximately 330 million peripheral catheters are sold annually in the United States. Although the rate may be low, the actual number of infections could be relatively high, with most going undetected because of short dwell times and ...
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Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion in the Emergency Department
Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal, 2016Growing research suggests that a large number of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) inserted in the Emergency Department (ED) are unused. The aim of this study was to assess the proportion of unused ED inserted PIVCs in a before-and-after interventional study.
Kelly, Decker +6 more
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For and Against Routine Removal of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters
JAMA Internal Medicine, 2022Rickard, Claire M. +2 more
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Guidelines on timing in replacing peripheral intravenous catheters
Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2012Aims. To design clinical guidelines on timing for replacing peripheral intravenous catheters, in an attempt to decrease complications and lower related expenditures.Background. Intravenous therapy is a common intervention for patients in hospitals and some other clinical settings.
Ken H M, Ho, Daphne S S, Cheung
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Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheters
2021This chapter provides the reader with an introduction to the ultrasound-based insertion of peripheral intravenous catheters, including standard insertion techniques and pitfalls to insertion techniques.
Mark J. Favot +2 more
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Peripheral Intravenous Catheters
2019Bloodstream infections (BI) bacteraemia/sepsis, are serious and increasing in European hospitals, with an estimated incidence of 2.7% and death in one out of five hospitalized patients. Most cases (73%) are nosocomial and dominated by Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas ...
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Journal of Infusion Nursing, 2010
The purpose of this study was to show the importance of a team dedicated to intravenous (IV) insertion and the standardization of peripheral IV catheters in reducing venipuncture attempts, reducing cases of phlebitis, and optimizing costs. The benefits achieved by the team were a decrease in venipuncture attempts, a decrease of phlebitis (from 0.47% to
Gislene Aparecida, da Silva +2 more
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The purpose of this study was to show the importance of a team dedicated to intravenous (IV) insertion and the standardization of peripheral IV catheters in reducing venipuncture attempts, reducing cases of phlebitis, and optimizing costs. The benefits achieved by the team were a decrease in venipuncture attempts, a decrease of phlebitis (from 0.47% to
Gislene Aparecida, da Silva +2 more
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Landmark-Based Peripheral Intravenous Catheters
2021This chapter provides the reader with an introduction to the landmark-based insertion of peripheral intravenous catheters, including commonly available devices, standard insertion techniques, and pitfalls to successful placement and use. Principles of phlebotomy are also discussed, including techniques to reduce erroneous laboratory results and ...
Jeffrey M. Eichenlaub +3 more
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Peripheral Intravenous and Central Catheter Algorithm
Advances in Neonatal Care, 2014Peripheral intravenous (PIV) infiltrations causing tissue damage is a global issue surrounded by situations that make vascular access decisions difficult. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to develop an algorithm and assess its effectiveness in reducing PIV infiltrations in neonates.
Kerry A, Wilder +2 more
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