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Safety and efficacy of a new long peripheral catheter in hospitalized patients – a retrospective observational study

SAGE Open Medicine
Background: Venous access is a vital component of medical care for hospitalized patients, especially patients who present with difficult intravenous access and require long-term hospitalization.
Yoav Weber, Doron Cohn-Schwartz, Shadi Khamis, Ami Neuberger, Gidon Berger   +4 more
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Risk factors for site complications of intravenous therapy in children and adolescents with cancer

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Objectives: to analyze predictive factors for the incidence of complications related to peripheral venous catheters in children and adolescents with cancer.
Luciano Marques dos Santos, Cleonara Sousa Gomes e Silva, Elis Souza Machado, André Henrique do Vale Almeida, Carlos Alberto Lima da Silva, Bianka Sousa Martins Silva, Ariane Ferreira Machado Avelar   +6 more
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An implementation framework for the clinically indicated removal policy for peripheral intravenous catheters

, 2020
Background: Equivalent clinical outcomes, lower costs, and fewer invasive procedures have resulted in revised recommendations for the removal of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) from the traditional 72- to 96-hourly removal to removal based upon ...
Cooke, Marie, Kleidon, Tricia, Chopra, Vineet, Kleidon, Tricia M, Rickard, Claire M, Alexandrou, Evan, DeVries, Michelle, Rickard, Claire M., Takashima, Mari, Alexandrou, Evan (R13992)   +9 more
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International prevalence of the use of peripheral intravenous catheters

, 2015
Over a billion peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are inserted each year in hospitalized patients worldwide. However, international data on prevalence and management of these devices are lacking. The study assessed the prevalence of PIVCs and their
Gillian Ray‐Barruel, Alexandrou, Evan, Carr, Peter J, Alberto, Laura, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Alexandrou, Evan (R13992), Frost, Steven A. (R12308), Mermel, Leonard, Sheila Inwood, Inwood, Sheila, Rickard, Claire M, Frances Lin, Lin, Frances, Rickard, Claire M., Niall Higgins, Claire M. Rickard, Carr, Peter J., Steven Frost, Higgins, Niall, Peter J. Carr, Laura Alberto, Leonard Mermel, Evan Alexandrou, Frost, Steven, Rickard, Claire   +24 more
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Long peripheral catheters in children: A scoping review

, 2022
Background and Objectives: Long peripheral catheters (LPCs) are emerging vascular access devices used for short-medium term vascular access needs. Literature in adults suggests LPCs have longer dwell-times than peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVs) and
Tracey Liljestrom, Elizabeth Suelzer, Shaughnessy, Erin E, Burek, Alina G, Dundon, Melanie, Ullman, Amanda, Erin E. Shaughnessy, Melanie Dundon, Suelzer, Elizabeth, Alina G. Burek, Amanda Ullman, Liljestrom, Tracey   +11 more
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Phlebitis associated with peripheral intravenous catheters in adults admitted to hospital in the Western Brazilian Amazon [PDF]

, 2016
OBJECTIVE To identify the presence of phlebitis and the factors that influence the development of this complication in adult patients admitted to hospital in the western Brazilian Amazon.
Enes, Sandra Maria Sampaio [UNIFESP], Pedreira, Mavilde de Luz Gonçalves, Sampaio Enes, Sandra Maria, Mavilde de Luz Gonçalves Pedreira, Maia da Costa de Faro, Andre Ricardo, Faro, André Ricardo Maia da Costa de, Opitz, Simone Perufo, Goncalves Pedreira, Mavilde da Luz, Sandra Maria Sampaio Enes, Enes, Sandra Maria Sampaio, Faro, Andre Ricardo Maia da Costa de [UNIFESP], Pedreira, Mavilde da Luz Gonçalves [UNIFESP], André Ricardo Maia da Costa de Faro, Simone Perufo Opitz   +13 more
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Infection prevention: Peripheral intravenous catheter assessment and care

, 2017
Peripheral intravenous catheters are the most common device in hospital patients, but they do come with infection risks. Awareness of the complications and regular assessment can reduce risks and improve patient outcomes.No Full ...
Ray-Barruel, G
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Developing Pediatric Appropriateness Criteria for Intravenous Catheters

, 2020
Consider this scenario: an 8-month-old infant with osteomyelitis needs intravenous (IV) access for 3 weeks of antibiotics; what device will best ensure successful therapy and low risk of complications? Or consider this: a teenager with cystic fibrosis is
Chopra, V, Ullman, A
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Peripheral intravenous catheter securement: An integrative review of contemporary literature around medical adhesive tapes and supplementary securement products

, 2022
Aim: To synthesise evidence related to medical adhesive tapes and supplementary securement products for peripheral intravenous catheters in adults, to prevent complications and device failure.
Amanda J Ullman, Claire M Rickard, Marsh, Nicole, Rickard, Claire M, Nicole Marsh, Ullman, Amanda J, Corley, Amanda, Amanda Corley   +7 more
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Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters [Review] [PDF]

, 2010
BACKGROUND: Centers for Disease Control Guidelines recommend replacement of peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters every 72 to 96 hours. Routine replacement is thought to reduce the risk of phlebitis and bacteraemia.
Osborne, S., Hall, J., Webster, J., Rickard, C. M.   +3 more
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