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A total of 258 patients who had a PIVC in place and were admitted in various units were enrolled in the study and followed until the removal of their PIVC.
During the two-year study period, 207 midlines were placed, delivering 1,585 dwell days. Table 2 highlights the primary study goals and the outcomes. For one line, the removal date was not recorded....
Although peripheral IV cannulation has been part of the scope of professional practice for registered nurses and appropriately trained support workers, such as healthcare assistants and assistant...
‘If sites for venous access are limited and no evidence for phlebitis or infection is present, peripheral venous catheters can be left in place for longer periods, although the patient and the...
IV therapy is an integral part of professional nursing practice that aims to infuse fluids, administer IV medication, transfuse blood products, and deliver nutrients to patients (Ho and Cheung, 2012)....
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