Abstract Background Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most commonly used
invasive medical devices in healthcare. While they are often perceived as innocuous …

Objective Education and training is core to improving peripheral intravenous access
outcomes. This study aimed to show that a vascular access training program (Operation …

The antibiotic management of catheter-related infections (CRIs) often fails owing to the
emergence of antimicrobial-resistant strains and/or biofilm/persister apparitions. Thus, we …

Purpose Elderly patients admitted to geriatrics departments often require peripheral venous
catheters (PVC), which should be inserted and maintained following a series of preventive …

Abstract Aim To assess Kazakh pediatric nurses' knowledge and confidence in peripheral
intravenous catheter (PIVC) management and examine the personal and professional …

Aim To determine the consensus and importance of care practices related to the
management of peripheral venous catheter (PVC)‐related phlebitis in hospitalized patients …

Las infecciones Relacionadas con la Asistencia Sanitaria (IRAS) afectan a un 5-10% de
todos los hospitalizados, cifras que con frecuencia no incluyen las adquiridas fuera del …

Aim Although uncommon, infections associated with peripheral intravenous catheters
(PIVCs) may be responsible for severe life-threatening complications and increase …

Background The more widespread use of peripheral venous catheters (PVC) has led to
more frequent complications, not only in PVC-associated bacteremia, but also in phlebitis …

Background: The antecubital fossa is an important site for venepuncture and intravenous
procedures. The size and location of a vein can affect the success of venepuncture and …