Patients admitted to acute care frequently require intravenous access to effectively deliver
medications and prescribed treatment. For patients with difficult intravenous access, those …

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are being selected for venous access more
frequently today than ever before. Often the choice of a PICC, when compared with other …

Background: Peripheral intravenous access is no longer limited to the standard intravenous
catheter (cannula). Devices varying in length, material and insertion technique, are …

Use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has grown substantially in recent
years. Increasing use has led to the realization that PICCs are associated with important …

The most common invasive procedure performed in the hospital setting worldwide is the
insertion of a peripheral intravenous catheter. Although use of peripheral intravenous …

The use of central venous catheters (CVCs) for vascular access is now commonplace in a
variety of care settings. Technological advances related to CVCs have introduced a …

Background Peripheral intravenous catheters are an essential medical device which are
prone to complications and failure. Objectives Identify patient, provider and device risk …

Any health professional providing care and treatment should first do no harm. With many
serious infections affecting hospitals, patients can be fearful. Education and competency …

Most hospitalized patients have placement of a peripheral venous access device, either a
short peripheral catheter or a peripherally inserted central catheter. Compared with central …

Objective Although frequently used and crucial in emergency care, peripheral intravenous
access has been poorly documented. We examined whether criteria related to patient …