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Heparin versus normal saline for the care of peripheral intravenous catheters in children: A meta-analysis [PDF]

Nursing Open
Aim To conduct a meta‐analysis to evaluate the role of heparin versus normal saline lock in the care of peripheral intravenous catheters. Design A meta‐analysis.
Dan Chen
exaly   +3 more sources

Flushing peripheral intravenous catheters: A scoping review. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundPeripheral intravascular catheters (PIVCs) are indispensable vascular access devices in healthcare, facilitating the administration of intravenous therapies.
Jiaxin Deng, Orlaith Hernon, Caitríona Duggan, Leo R Quinlan, Zina Alfahl, Peter J Carr   +5 more
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Definitions and Occurrence of Unused Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in Different Care Settings: A Scoping Review [PDF]

Nursing Open
Aims To examine the variation of the operative definition and occurrence of unused peripheral intravenous catheters in pre‐hospital and hospital settings, and to describe possible predictors of this phenomenon.
Elisa Ambrosi, Jessica Longhini, Giulia Marini, Giorgia Zulianello, Elisabetta Mezzalira, Jessica Rattin, Federica Canzan   +6 more
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Short versus long peripheral intravenous catheters in neonates: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Neonatal-short peripheral intravenous catheters (n-SPCs) and neonatal-long peripheral intravenous catheters (n-LPCs) are widely used for short-term vascular access in neonates.
Matheus F. P. T. van Rens, Kevin Hugill, Robin van der Lee, Fiammetta Piersigilli, Airene L. V. Francia, Fredericus H. J. van Loon, Mohammad A. A. Bayoumi   +6 more
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Knowledge, practice, and factors affecting peripheral intravenous catheters among nurses working in Dessie City public hospitals [PDF]

BMC Nursing
Background Proper knowledge and practice are essential to prevent complications such as infection, phlebitis, and infiltration. Several factors—including training, workload, resource availability, and institutional protocols—may influence nurses ...
Belachew Tegegne, Dawit Checkole, Mekuriaw Wuhib Shumye, Leul Mekonnen Zeru, Zemen Mengesha Yalew, Sewunet Ademe, Metadel Tegegne Shiferaw, Afework Edmealem   +7 more
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Heparin versus normal saline for the care of peripheral intravenous catheters in pediatrics: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]

BMC Pediatrics
Background It is still controversial for neonates or children to choose normal saline or heparin solution in the care of peripheral intravenous catheters.
Ran Li, Qiaoqi Zheng, Nengyue Chen, Li Zhao   +3 more
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Summary of best evidence for safe management of vasopressors through peripheral intravenous catheters [PDF]

BMC Nursing
Background Vasopressors are critical for maintaining hemodynamic stability in critically ill patients, traditionally administered via central venous catheters (CVCs). However, CVCs carry risks of complications and insertion delays. Peripheral intravenous
Guanjie Chen, Chen Shen, Chenwei Pan, Xiaohui Gao, Mingzhu Sun, Xiaoqing Li   +5 more
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Correction to: Monitoring quality of care for peripheral intravenous catheters; feasibility and reliability of the peripheral intravenous catheters mini questionnaire (PIVC-miniQ) [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research, 2020
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
Lise Husby Høvik, Kari Hanne Gjeilo, Stian Lydersen, Claire M. Rickard, Benedikte Røtvold, Jan Kristian Damås, Erik Solligård, Lise Tuset Gustad   +7 more
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Protect peripheral intravenous catheters: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a novel antimicrobial dressing for peripheral intravenous catheters (ProP trial) [PDF]

BMJ Open
Introduction Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most commonly used vascular access device in hospitalised patients. Yet PIVCs may be complicated by local or systemic infections leading to increased healthcare costs. Chlorhexidine gluconate (
Claire M Rickard, Jérémy Guenezan, Bertrand Drugeon, Sabrina Seguin, Olivier Mimoz, Amanda Corley, Joshua Byrnes, Jessica Schults, Nicole M Marsh, Catherine O'Brien, Syeda Farah Zahir, Tricia M Kleidon, Amanda Ullman, Daner Ball, Raphael Couvreur, Kate L McCarthy, Guillaume Batiot   +16 more
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Infection risk of peripheral intravenous catheters: meta-synthesis of 18 prospective studies with 14,606 catheters [PDF]

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Background To quantify the incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) infections and to describe the influence of clinical characteristics, including dwell time, on risk. Methods Meta-synthesis of 18 prospective studies (16 randomized controlled
Claire M Rickard, Jessica Schults, Gabor Mihala, Emily Larsen, Nicole Marsh, Naomi Runnegar, Tricia Kleidon, Amanda J Ullman, Samantha Keogh, Daner Ball, Amanda Corley, Simon Bugden, Gillian Ray-Barruel   +12 more
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