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Optimizing peripheral I.V. access outcomes - Part 2.

Authors :
NICKEL, BARB
Source :
Nursing. Oct2024, Vol. 54 Issue 10, p19-29. 12p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Peripheral I.V. access failure is a source of patient discomfort and dissatisfaction with a significant financial impact on healthcare. This article reviews the benefits and the risks of peripheral I.V. catheter (PIVC) utilization, infusate characteristics and their impact on peripheral vasculature, PIVC site assessment and management, and PIVC research priorities. Part 1 of this series was published in Nursing's September 2024 issue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*PREVENTION of bloodborne infections
*CONTINUING education units
*EXTRAVASATION
*INFRARED radiation in medicine
*CATHETER-related infections
*INTRAVENOUS catheterization
*BLOOD vessels
*INTRAVENOUS therapy
*PROFESSIONS
*MEDICAL equipment
*THROMBOEMBOLISM
*VASCULAR diseases

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03604039
Volume :
54
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179994503
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000069
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