Best practice in the use of peripheral venous catheters: A scoping review and expert consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most commonly used invasive medical device in health care with an overall failure rate of 35-50%. Most complications are non-infectious, but local site and bloodstream infections can also occur. Even if PIVC-related infections are rare, the total number of affected patients and the preponderance of Staphylococcus aureus as related pathogen due to the frequent use of these devices are relevant arguments to implement preventive strategies. The aim of this document is to raise awareness that infections caused by PIVCs are a relevant problem that can be reduced by practice change.

Methods

A panel of experts discussed this topic based on evidence and proposed practice points by consensus.

Discussion

Despite

SUBMITTER: Zingg W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9995289 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature