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Evaluating peripheral intravascular catheter insertion, maintenance and removal practices in small hospitals using a standardized audit tool.
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- Care for peripheral intravenous catheter: an audit in two French university hospitals.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2025Observational
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- The Appropriate Use and Care of Peripheral Intravenous Cannulas: A Quality Improvement Project.Cureus · 2025Article
- A review of implementation aspects and sustainability in the prevention of hospital onset bacteremia.Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE · 2025Review
- Evaluating peripheral intravascular catheter insertion, maintenance and removal practices in small hospitals using a standardized audit tool.Nursing open · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimThe aim of this study was to evaluate clinical practice about peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion, maintenance and removal in a cohort of Victorian hospitals.
designA standardized PIVC audit tool was developed, and results from point prevalent surveys were conducted.
methodsHospitalized patients requiring a PIVC insertion were eligible for audit. Audit data submitted between 2015 and 2019 were extracted for the current study.
results3566 PIVC insertions in 15 Victorian public hospitals were evaluated. 57.6% of PIVCs were inserted in wards, 18.7% in operating theatres and 11.6% in Emergency Departments (ED). 45.2% were inserted by nurses and 38.2% by medical staff. The preferred site for insertion was the dorsum of the hand and forearm (58.8%). 22.6% did not report a visual infusion phlebitis score at least daily, and 48% did not document a daily dressing assessment. Reasons for PIVC removal included no longer required (63%) and phlebitis (4.8%). No bloodstream infections were reported.
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