ObjectivesThis study was performed to investigate whether an intravenous (IV) strategy based on new-generation midline catheters is efficacious alternative a conventional IV consisting of peripheral venous and central catheters, for patients needing therapy exceeding 5 days.MethodsThis prospective, randomized, controlled study. Patients requiring more than days treatment were randomized either ...

BACKGROUND Peripheral intravenous catheter-related phlebitis is a common and significant problem in clinical practice. This study was carried out to determine the occurrence of peripheral intravenous catheter related phlebitis and to define the possible factors associated to its development. MATERIALS AND METHODS Prospective observational study was carried out on 230 clients who were under fi...

the effect of nanosil i comparing to the ethyl alcohol 70% solution in following phlebitis due to environmental venous catheter khezerloo s *, aparnak f received: 19 aug , 2013 accepted: 22 oct , 2013 abstract background & aims: more than 80% of patients receive variety of venous cures through environmental venous catheter in their hospitalization period. outbreak of side effects of venous cure...

BACKGROUND Scheduled replacement of central venous catheters and, by extension, arterial catheters, is not recommended because the daily risk of catheter-related infection is considered constant over time after the first catheter days. Arterial catheters are considered at lower risk for catheter-related infection than central venous catheters in the absence of conclusive evidence. OBJECTIVES ...

Intravascular catheters have become essential devices for the management of critically and chronically ill patients. However, their use is often associated with serious infectious complications, mostly catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI), resulting in significant morbidity, increased duration of hospitalization, and additional medical costs. The majority of CRBSIs are associated with...

Recent advances in anticancer chemotherapy have resulted in an increase in the number of patients requiring a central venous port catheter, and the incidence of catheter pinch-off syndrome has been increasing. Catheter pinch-off syndrome is a rare and unusual complication. It is difficult to retrieve dislodged catheters from the pulmonary artery, especially if the catheter is stuck to the perip...