Use of Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: Characteristics, Management, and Outcomes Worldwide

Alexandrou, Evan; Ray‐Barruel, Gillian; J. Carr, Peter; A. Frost, Steven; Inwood, Sheila; Higgins, Niall; Lin, Frances; Alberto, Laura; A. Mermel, Leonard; M. Rickard, Claire; OMG Study Group, the

doi:10.12788/jhm.3039

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Use of Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: Characteristics, Management, and Outcomes Worldwide

Published in Journal of Hospital Medicine • May 1, 2018

Authors:

Evan Alexandrou

Gillian Ray‐Barruel

Peter J. Carr

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) use in health care is common worldwide. Failure of PIVCs is also common, resulting in premature removal and replacement. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the characteristics, management practices, and outcomes of PIVCs internationally. SETTING/PATIENTS: Cr...

Subject

Medicine

Primary care

Emergency medicine

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