Implementation and evaluation of short peripheral intravenous catheter flushing guidelines: a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial

Implementation and evaluation of short peripheral intravenous catheter flushing guidelines: a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial

Abstract Background Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are ubiquitous medical devices, crucial to providing essential fluids and drugs. However, post-insertion PIVC failure occurs frequently, likely due to inconsistent maintenance practice such as flushing. The aim of this implementation study...

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Main Authors: Samantha Keogh, Caroline Shelverton, Julie Flynn, Gabor Mihala, Saira Mathew, Karen M. Davies, Nicole Marsh, Claire M. Rickard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Catheter-related infection
Evidence-based practice
Flushing
Peripheral intravenous catheter
Randomised trial
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-020-01728-1

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