Aims The aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to summarize and quantify
peripheral intravenous catheter‐related complications. Design This systematic review is …

Background Evidence-based bundles have reduced central line bloodstream infection rates
in adult intensive care units. To tackle peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) bloodstream …

Background Peripheral intravenous catheters are an essential medical device which are
prone to complications and failure. Objectives Identify patient, provider and device risk …

Aim To improve paediatric peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) care through the
implementation of care bundles. Methods A pre–post study using mixed methods (clinical …

Purpose To identify modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for peripheral intravenous
catheter (PIV) failure among patients requiring intravenous treatment for oncology and …

Objective To understand healthcare worker and patient experience with peripheral
intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion in patients with difficult intravenous access (DIVA) …

Introduction Millions of acute care hospital patients need a peripheral intravenous catheter
(PIVC) each year. However, up to half of PIVCs remain in situ when not being used, and …

Background Despite pervasive need for peripheral intravenous catheters, insertion is often
difficult, and approximately two thirds fail prematurely. Midline catheters are an alternative …

Objective To describe the clinimetric validation of the I-DECIDED tool for peripheral
intravenous catheter assessment and decision-making. Design and setting I-DECIDED is an …

Background Patients require vascular access for medical treatments, diagnostic procedures
and symptom management. Current failure rates of peripheral intravascular catheters …