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Should we remove peripheral venous catheters ('intravenous drip' or 'cannula') only when they are not needed or have a complication, or should we remove them regularly?

Future research should focus on testing PVC removal beyond 96 hours, patient preferences for routine or clinically indicated PVC removal, more rigorous studies and use of ultrasound to assess PVC ...
Nature

Continuous infusion versus intermittent flushing: maintaining peripheral intravenous access in newborn infants

To compare the patency duration of a peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) using either continuous infusion with 5% dextrose or intermittent flushing with 0.9% saline. Duration of PIVC patency was ...
EurekAlert!

Multimodal intervention can reduce PIVC insertion in the emergency department

DES PLAINES, IL--Peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) insertion in the emergency department can be reduced using a multimodal approach designed to support critical thinking and promote clinically ...
clinicaladvisor.com

Replacing IV peripheral cannula for prevention of bacteremia

The necessity for routine replacement of an IV peripheral cannula to prevent bacteremia was evaluated in a high-quality randomized trial. Patients older than 18 years (N = 755) without current ...