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 …

Background Peripheral intravenous catheters are the most frequently used invasive device
in nursing practice, yet are commonly associated with complications. We performed a …

BACKGROUND Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) use in health care is common
worldwide. Failure of PIVCs is also common, resulting in premature removal and …

The high stiffness of intravenous needles can cause tissue injury and increase the risk of
transmission of blood-borne pathogens through accidental needlesticks. Here we describe …

Aims and objectives To determine the incidence, severity and risk factors of peripheral
intravenous cannula‐induced complications. Background Peripheral venous cannulation in …

Background Many patients are admitted to hospital with non-visible or palpable veins, often
resulting in multiple painful attempts at cannulation, anxiety and catheter failure. We …

Background: Peripheral vascular catheters (PVC) are the most frequently used invasive
medical devices in hospitals, with 330 million sold each year in the USA alone. One in three …

Background Most paediatric patients have at least one peripheral intravenous catheter
insertion during their hospitalisation. Despite the important function of peripheral …

Aim To improve paediatric peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) care through the
implementation of care bundles. Methods A pre–post study using mixed methods (clinical …

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