Lifespan and associated factors of peripheral intravenous Cannula among infants admitted in public hospitals of Mekelle City, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2016

• Main Authors: Eskedar Birhane (Author), Kalayou Kidanu (Author), Mekuria Kassa (Author), Dawit Gerezgiher (Author), Lidia Tsegay (Author), Brhanu Weldu (Author), Genet Kidane (Author), Hadgu Gerensea (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Peripheral Intravenous cannula (IV) is the most common vascular access device used to administer medications with the exception of medication or fluid with high or low PH or hyperosmolarity which may cause severe damage to small veins. The insertion of a peripheral intravenous ca...