Evaluating peripheral intravascular catheter insertion, maintenance and removal practices in small hospitals using a standardized audit tool

• Main Authors: Alex Hoskins (Author), Leon J Worth (Author), Michael J Malloy (Author), Mary Smith (Author), Sue Atkins (Author), Noleen Bennett (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical practice about peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion, maintenance and removal in a cohort of Victorian hospitals. Design A standardized PIVC audit tool was developed, and results from point prevalent surveys were conducted. Metho...