ArticleInfection prevention in practice2023
Best practice in the use of peripheral venous catheters: A scoping review and expert consensus.
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- Variability in Vascular Access Device Use, Dwell Time and Failure: Insights From Routine Nursing Documentation in a Multicentre Cohort Study.Journal of clinical nursing · 2026Observational
- Macroscopic characteristics and handling aspects of peripheral and central venous catheters in patients treated in a German tertiary care hospital.European journal of microbiology & immunology · 2026Article
- Closing the gap in vascular access safety for children with cancer in LMICs: a quality improvement initiative evaluating a PICC care bundle in pediatric oncology.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Procedural and Therapy Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: A Framework for Safety, Quality and Patient-Centred Care.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Review
- Navigating the veins: A comprehensive review of vasoactive agent infusionWorld journal of critical care medicine · 2026Review
- Development of a Peripheral Venous Catheter-Associated Phlebitis Risk Scale: A Methodological Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Factors associated with idle peripheral intravenous catheters: a point-prevalence study using the Donabedian model.BMC research notes · 2026Article
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- Implementation of a multimodal strategy via a mobile application to reduce catheter failure in patients with vascular access devices in Spain (CUIDAVEN Study): a pre-post intervention study.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2025Article
- Implementation of a peripheral intravenous catheter bundle to reduce phlebitis and hospital-onsetInfection prevention in practice · 2025Article
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- Adherence to peripheral venous catheters' guidelines by emergency nurses: A systematic review.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2025Review
- Bacterial adhesion and erythrocyte integrity on polycaprolactone nanowire surfaces.RSC advances · 2025Article
- Importance of Infection Control in Anesthesiology.Cureus · 2025Review
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- Implementation of an Infection Prevention Care Bundle for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVCs): A Quality Improvement Study to Enhance PIVC Quality and Reduce Complications.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
- Extravasation, thrombosis, and infection with vasopressor infusion through peripheral intravenous catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Cardiovascular diagnosis and therapy · 2025Article
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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 Methods: A panel of experts discussed this topic based on evidence and proposed practice points by consensus. Discussion: Despite published evidence-based guidelines, current practice concerning aseptic techniques during insertion and care of PIVCs often are substandard. These devices have become commonplace and tend to be perceived as safe. An overall lack of awareness about the true risks associated with the use of PIVCs results in limited surveillance and prevention efforts. Conclusion: Successful insertion and maintenance bundles in central venous lines are a blueprint to the implementation of adapted bundle strategies in the prevention of PIVC-associated infections. There is a need for studies to specifically investigate infection prevention in PIVCs and to agree on effective and implementable bundles.
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