The necessity for routine replacement of an IV peripheral cannula to prevent bacteremia was evaluated in a high-quality randomized trial. Patients older than 18 years (N = 755) without current ...

In recent months, serious concerns have emerged over the quality and safety of intravenous (IV) lines, including peripheral IV cannulas, supplied to a number of government hospitals across Tamil Nadu.

To compare the patency duration of a peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) using either continuous infusion with 5% dextrose or intermittent flushing with 0.9% saline. Duration of PIVC patency was ...

We evaluated prospectively the effect of 11 variables on the survival of PVL. PVL were monitored from the time of cannula placement to discontinuation. Sites were inspected hourly for clinical signs ...