Hiding in Plain Sight: Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Infections

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Abstract

This article reviews the significant burden of peripheral intravenous catheter infections, barriers to effective peripheral intravenous catheter management, and current evidence-based recommendations to prevent this source of patient harm.

Topics & Keywords

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Acute Kidney Injury Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Critical Care Nurse

Volume 40, Issue 5, pp. 57-66

DOI: 10.4037/ccn2020439

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