Since several innovations have recently changed the criteria of choice and management of
peripheral venous access (new devices, new techniques of insertion, new recommendations …

Background US Centers for Disease Control guidelines recommend replacement of
peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) no more frequently than every 72 to 96 hours …

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

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 …

BACKGROUND Almost 70% of hospitalized patients require a peripheral intravenous
catheter (PIV), yet up to 69% of PIVs fail prior to completion of therapy. OBJECTIVE To …

Background Two billion peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are used globally each
year, but optimal dressing and securement methods are not well established. We aimed to …

Background Peripheral vein cannulation is a routine and straightforward invasive procedure,
although iv access can be difficult to obtain. To increase the success rate of inserting an iv …

Summary Background Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most commonly
used invasive medical device in health care with an overall failure rate of 35–50%. Most …

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 …

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