Bloodstream infection risk rises sharply after 3 days of peripheral IV catheter use, suggesting replacement by day 4 may help prevent serious complications.

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Introduction Patients with difficult venous access experience undesirable effects during healthcare, such as delayed diagnosis and initiation of treatment, stress and pain related to the technique and ...

Introduction Starship Hospital Children's Emergency Department (CED) uses EMLA for topical anaesthesia during insertion of intravenous cannula (IVC). Amethocaine has recently been shown to offer more ...

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Importance The role of intravenous aminophylline in acute asthma in childhood is unclear. Objectives To assess the safety and efficacy of intravenous aminophylline for asthma in children. Methods From ...

Objectives To estimate the incidence and epidemiology of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) on a national scale by using prospective epidemiological data from the Swiss Antibiotic ...

At least hourly, record the appearance of the catheter insertion site and surrounding tissue, integrity of the dressing, and quantity of fluid infused.

Ongoing vigilance provides clues to catheter function and promotes early identification of complications. Although not entirely preventable, serious complications may be decreased through routine ...