Decreasing infections associated with peripheral intravenous cannulas
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Summary
Peripheral intravascular catheters (PIVCs) are one of the most common medical devices used in Victoria, yet there is widespread variation in practice regarding the management of these.
It has been estimated that 70 per cent of hospitalised people will have at least one PIVC inserted during their stay, and up to 69 per cent of these PIVCs are associated with some kind of complication.
Objectives
The aims of the project were to: