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Midline catheter (10 cm) versus long peripheral intravenous catheter (6.4 cm): Randomized clinical trial protocol with economic analysis.

PLoS ONE
IntroductionMidline catheters have stood out in the last decade in Europe and North America as peripheral venous access devices with fewer complications and greater durability.
Tiago Oliveira Teixeira, Leandro Augusto Hansel, Rodrigo do Nascimento Ceratti, Ivana Duarte Brum, Arlene Gonçalves Dos Santos Fernandes, Carolina Geske Saline, Marina Junges, Eneida Rejane Rabelo-Silva   +7 more
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Risk factors for central venous catheter-related infections in surgical and intensive care units. The Central Venous Catheter-Related Infections Study Group. [PDF]

, 1994
To identify avoidable risk factors for central venous catheter (CVC) infections in patients undergoing short-term ...
Cozzi Lepri, A, Moro, ML, Viganò, EF
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Low-dose heparin for prolonging the patency of peripheral intravenous catheters in adults: A Systematic review and Meta-analysis

, 2014
Objective: To assess evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about the efficacy of low-dose heparin for prolonging patency of peripheral intravenous catheters in adults. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Vandermeer Ben, Bassler Dirk, Mansoor Nadia, Kumar Manoj   +3 more
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Effect of Normal Saline Versus Heparin Flush Solution on Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Patency for Patients Receiving Intermittent Intravenous Medication [PDF]

Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Background: Among hospitalized patients, intravenous catheterization is the most commonly performed invasive procedure. To ensure the continued administration of IV medications and to mitigate issues related to the cannula, it is essential to maintain a "
Asmaa Daifallah Mehany Mohamed, Sara Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, Samia Ali Ali Elsaadany   +2 more
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Peripheral intravenous catheter needleless connector decontamination study—Randomized controlled trial

, 2020
Background: Needleless connectors (NCs) were introduced to reduce health care work needlestick injuries (NSIs). If not decontaminated prior to use, NCs can be a portal for patient blood stream infections.
Cooke, M, Douglas, J, Fullerton, F, Hay, J, Rickard, CM, Lingard, S, Slater, K, Whitby, M   +7 more
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Indications for peripheral, midline, and central catheters: Summary of the Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters recommendations

, 2016
Patients admitted to acute care frequently require intravenous access to effectively deliver medications and prescribed treatment. For patients with difficult intravenous access; those requiring multiple attempts; and those who are obese, have diabetes ...
Chopra, V, Moureau, N
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Effect of Educational Program about Management of Intravenous Infiltration and Phlebitis on Nurses' Performance in Neonatal Intensive Care Units [PDF]

Port Said Scientific Journal of Nursing
Background: Peripheral venous catheters, which are often used at the critical care units for newborns, may lead to serious complications; the most frequent issues associated with Catheters for peripheral veins implantation are infiltration and Phlebitis.
Fatma Abou elmaati
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Appropriate handling of nurses with peripheral intravenous catheters [PDF]

, 2019
Izhodišča in namen: Medicinske sestre pri svojem delu dnevno rokujejo s perifernimi intravenskimi katetri, ki so lahko povezani s številnimi komplikacijami in lahko škodijo zdravju pacientov ter zvišujejo stroške zdravstvene obravnave.
Žumer, Sandi
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Risk factors for complications in peripheral intravenous catheters in adults: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem
Objective: analyze the risk factors linked to complications in peripheral intravenous catheters. Method: secondary data analysis of a randomized controlled trial with 169 medical and surgical patients placed in two groups, one with integrated safety ...
Derdried Athanasio Johann, Mitzy Tannia Reichembach Danski, Stela Adami Vayego, Dulce Aparecida Barbosa, Jolline Lind   +4 more
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Peripheral Intravenous Therapy in Internal Medicine Department—Antibiotics and Other Drugs’ Consumption and Characteristics of Vascular Access Devices in 2-Year Observation Study

Antibiotics
Background: The aim of the study was to characterize the procedure of peripheral intravenous therapy (IT), including the characteristics of vascular access and related complications and qualitative and quantitative analyses of drug consumption. Materials
Piotr Piekiełko, Anna Mucha, Ewa Stawowczyk, Jadwiga Wójkowska-Mach   +3 more
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