International prevalence of the use of peripheral intravenous catheters

Evan Alexandrou; Gillian Ray-Barruel; Peter J Carr; Steven Frost; Sheila Inwood; Niall Higgins; Frances Lin; Laura Alberto; Leonard Mermel; Claire M Rickard

doi:10.1002/jhm.2389

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International prevalence of the use of peripheral intravenous catheters

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International prevalence of the use of peripheral intravenous catheters

Evan Alexandrou, Gillian Ray-Barruel, Peter J Carr, Steven Frost, Sheila Inwood, Niall Higgins, Frances Lin, Laura Alberto, Leonard Mermel and Claire M Rickard

Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol.10(8), pp.530-533

2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jhm.2389

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Abstract

Over a billion peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are inserted each year in hospitalized patients worldwide. However, international data on prevalence and management of these devices are lacking. The study assessed the prevalence of PIVCs and their management practices across different regions of the world. This global audit involved 14 hospitals across 13 countries, with 479 patients screened for the presence of a PIVC. We found 59% of patients had at least 1 PIVC in place, and 16% had other types of vascular devices. We also found that overall, 25% of patients had no vascular device in place. The majority of PIVCs were inserted by nursing staff or a specialist team. The prevalence of idle PIVCs in place with no fluid or medication orders was 16%, and 12% of PIVCs had at least 1 symptom of phlebitis.

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Title: International prevalence of the use of peripheral intravenous catheters
Authors: Evan Alexandrou (Author) - Western Sydney University
Gillian Ray-Barruel (Author) - Griffith University
Peter J Carr (Author) - Griffith University
Steven Frost (Author) - Western Sydney University
Sheila Inwood (Author) - Royal Berkshire Hospital, United Kingdom
Niall Higgins (Author) - Griffith University
Frances Lin (Author) - Griffith University
Laura Alberto (Author)
Leonard Mermel (Author) - Sanatorio de Alta Complejidad Sagrado Corazon, Argentina
Claire M Rickard (Author) - Griffith University
Publication details: Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol.10(8), pp.530-533
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Date published: 2015
DOI: 10.1002/jhm.2389
ISSN: 1553-5592
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450981202621
Output Type: Journal article

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