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Peripheral intravenous catheters

Standards of care for peripheral intravenous catheters: evidence-based expert consensus

The insertion of a PIVC is the most commonly performed invasive procedure in healthcare, yet its significance is underappreciated. Clinicians are commonly heard saying ‘it's just a peripheral,’ which...

Evaluation of extended-length cannula inserted using ultrasound guidance in patients with difficult IV access

This evaluation took place across Aintree Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in 2019, when the B Braun Deep Access longer length (50 mm and 64 mm) peripheral IV catheters...

Ultrasound-detected venous changes associated with peripheral intravenous placement in children

The purpose of this study was to identify, document, and describe venous changes associated with PIV placement using US imaging in order to better understand factors that may contribute to high rates...

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