The Extended Dwell Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Is an Alternative Method of NICU Intravenous Access

Developing a Research base for Intravenous Peripheral catheter dwell times

Survey of phlebitis due to peripheral intravenous catheter

Introduction:‎‏ ‏Intravenous catheter despite its high value to deliver fluids and electrolytes has ‎side effects such as phlebitis that is a serious risk for patient. ‎ Objective:‎‏ ‏This study aims to determine prevalence of peripheral intravenous catheter – ‎induced phlebitis.‎ Methods: In This descriptive study, ‎‏100‏‎ hos...

978Infectious Complications of Extended Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (EPIVs) in a NICU

Background. Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are important causes of morbidity and mortality in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients. Extended peripheral intravenous catheters (EPIVs) are increasingly used as an alternative to central venous catheterization in some NICUs, but data about infectious complications are lacking. The frequency of infectious complicatio...

Effect of Arnebia Euchroma poultice on the prevention of peripheral intravenous catheter-related phlebitis: A randomized clinical trial

Background & Aim: The most common complication of peripheral intravenous catheter use is phlebitis. This study aimed to determine the effect of Arnebia Euchroma on the prevention of peripheral intravenous catheter-related phlebitis. Methods & Materials: A double-blind randomized clinical trial done on 120 patients hospitalized in CCU and heart wards of Shariaty hospital in Tehran in 2017. The ...

Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Placement Is an Underrecognized Source of Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infection

Few studies have focused on the risks of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVs) as sources for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB), a life-threatening complication. We identified 34 PIV-related infections (7.6%) in a cohort of 445 patients with SAB. Peripheral intravenous catheter-related SAB was associated with significantly longer bacteremia duration and thrombophlebitis at old PIV sites ...