Journal Name:
- International Journal of Nursing
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Abstract (2. Language):
Background: Care of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVs) is a major component of hospital nursing
practice, yet little published evidence exists to help nurses determine the maximum time PIVs can remain
indwelling to minimize the risk of complications. This study sought to determine if PIVs that remained in place
for > 96 hours would have the same complication rate as those that remained in place for 72-96 hours.
Population: Hospitalized adults with a peripheral intravenous catheter indwelling at least 72 hours.
Methods: A retrospective correlational design explored the relationship between complication rates with
respect to these dwell times.
Results: Of all charts reviewed, 490 met inclusion criteria, of which 110 were discontinued due to a
complication. The most common complication was infiltration. The study found that there was no difference in
complication rate between those PIVs dwelling for 72-96 hours and those for greater than 96 hours.
Conclusion: This research supports the current Infusion Nurses Society recommendation to remove PIVs
based on clinical indication rather than standard interval.
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