Observational studyBMJ open2021
Evaluation of unmodifiable and potentially modifiable factors affecting peripheral intravenous device-related complications in neonates: a retrospective observational study.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 42 citations in OpenAlex.
- Devices for Neonatal Peripheral Catheterization and Tip Confirmation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Neonatology · 2026Pooled it
- Functional Duration of Peripheral Intravenous Cannula in Neonates with or without Splint: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Indian journal of pediatrics · 2024Trial
- Peripheral venous access in the neonate: current evidence, persistent uncertainties, and proposal of a structured insertion bundle.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Review
- Management of Peripheral Venous Access Devices (PVADs): Neonatal European Vascular Access Team - ESPR recommendation 5.Pediatric research · 2026Article
- Vascular device practices in extremely preterm infants: an international cross-sectional survey.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026Article
- Reactive rather than proactive: nurses' perspectives on decision-making in neonatal vascular access.Pediatric research · 2026Article
- Infection prevention: neonatal European vascular access team - ESPR recommendation 8.Pediatric research · 2026Article
- Management of peripheral venous access devices (PVADs): Neonatal European Vascular Access Team - ESPR Recommendation 5.Pediatric research · 2026Article
- Introduction to the special article series to guide neonatal vascular access.Pediatric research · 2026Article
- Octyl-butyl cyanoacrylate glue versus splint for stabilising short peripheral intravenous catheters in neonates: a retrospective cohort study.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Article
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- Enhancing neonatal vascular access: proposing a patient-centered framework based on 7-Rights.Pediatric research · 2026Article
- Incidence and risk factors for peripheral intravenous catheter failure in Japanese neonatal intensive care units and growing care units: a multicenter observational study.Fujita medical journal · 2026Article
- Insertion technologies for neonatal venous access: a scoping review.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026Review
- Peripheral venous access in neonates: number of punctures and factors associated with their failure during the first day of life.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
- Detection of peripheral infusion-related infiltration and extravasation in neonates: a scoping review.Pediatric research · 2026Article
- Vascular access in the newborn: a position paper of Neonatal European Vascular Access Teams (NEVAT).European journal of pediatrics · 2026Review
- Time to occurrence and predictors of peripheral intravenous cannula-induced complications among pediatrics patients in Debre Birhan City public hospitals, Ethiopia, 2025.BMC pediatrics · 2025Article
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- Impact of a care bundle on short peripheral catheter-associated complications in a resource-limited neonatal unit.The journal of vascular access · 2025Article
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7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
objectivesInfants in neonatal units benefit from dependable peripheral intravenous access. However, peripheral intravenous access exposes infants to high rates of clinically minor and serious complications. Despite this, little is known about the interplay of risk factors. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence and evaluate the interactions of risk factors on the occurrence of peripheral intravenous complications in a neonatal population.
designThis was a retrospective observational study.
settingThe study was performed on the neonatal intensive care unit of the Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar, as a single-site study.
participantsThis study included 12 978 neonates who required intravenous therapy. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: The main outcome was the occurrence of any peripheral intravenous cannulation failure, leading to unplanned removal of the device before completion of the intended intravenous therapy.
resultsA mean dwell time of 36±28 hours was recorded in participants with no complications, whereas the mean dwell time was 31±23 hours in participants with an indication for premature removal of the peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) (p<0.001,
conclusionMost infants experienced a vascular access-related complication. Given the high complication rate, PIVCs should be used judiciously and thought given prior to their use as to whether alternate means of intravenous access might be more appropriate.
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