Incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter failure among inpatients: variability between microbiological data and clinical signs and symptoms

Incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter failure among inpatients: variability between microbiological data and clinical signs and symptoms

Abstract Background Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most widely used invasive devices among inpatients. Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) are serious yet preventable events for patients. Although the contribution of PIVCs towards these infections is gradually being rec...

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Main Authors: Ian Blanco-Mavillard, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez-Calero, Joan de Pedro-Gómez, Gaizka Parra-García, Ismael Fernández-Fernández, Enrique Castro-Sánchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Peripheral intravenous catheter
Catheter failure
Adverse events
Catheter-related bloodstream infections
Vascular access device
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-019-0581-8

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