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

Aims The aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to summarize and quantify
peripheral intravenous catheter‐related complications. Design This systematic review is …

Peripheral venous catheters (PVC) are the most frequently used invasive devices in
hospitals. Up to 70% of patients require a peripheral venous line during their hospital stay …

Rationale, aims and objectives Phlebitis is a common and painful complication of peripheral
intravenous cannulation. The aim of this review was to identify the measures used in …

Background Although intravenous therapy is one of the most commonly performed
procedures in hospitalized patients, it remains susceptible to infectious and noninfectious …

Summary Background Catheter-related infections (CRIs) caused by peripheral intravenous
catheters (PIVCs) are an increasingly common iatrogenic complication. To prevent this …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the predisposing factors in the
development of phlebitis in peripheral intravenous (IV) catheterization sites in patients …

Aims This multi‐centre prospective field study evaluated whether peripheral venous catheter
site of insertion influences the risk of catheter‐related phlebitis. Potential predictors of …

Aims: This study aims to investigate the incidence of phlebitis and to evaluate factors
contributing to the development of phlebitis. Settings and Design: This was a prospective …

Objective: To identify the incidence of phlebitis and the risk factors which contribute to its
development in patients with peripheral intravenous catheters. Design: Prospective …