Background Peripheral venous catheter (PVC) complications occur on average in
approximately half of patients, necessitating premature PVC removal, suspending …

Background The purpose of this study was to identify the clinical characteristics and
outcomes of peripheral vascular catheter-related bloodstream infections (PVC-BSIs) and …

Despite enormous clinical experience of using peripheral vascular catheters, there is still
controversy over the incidence and clinical relevance of bloodstream infections caused by …

Short-term peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) are commonly used in healthcare settings.
To determine the magnitude of bloodstream infections (BSIs) related to their use, PubMed …

Abstract Background Peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) are common in hospitals, but the
literature surrounding PVC-associated bacteremia is lacking. We describe incidence rates …

Background The use of peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) has increased outside intensive
care units, as has the rate of PVC-associated-bloodstream infection (PVC-BSI). PVCs are …

Background Short-term peripheral venous catheters are a significant source of healthcare-
acquired bloodstream infections and a preventable cause of death. Aim To assess the …

Background The purposes of this study were to determine the incidence of central and
peripheral venous catheter-related bacteraemias, the relationship between the suspected …

The aim of this study was to describe the etiology and outcome of short-term peripheral
venous catheter (PVC)-related bloodstream infections (PVCRBSI) in a 25-year period (1992 …

Peripheral venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections (PVC-BSIs) lead to prolonged
hospitalization, morbidity and increased costs. The impact of infection-prevention measures …