Journal of hospital medicine
Preventing InfusAte injuries throughout a Child's Hospitalization (PATCH): Study protocol for a type 1 hybrid randomized controlled trial.
Amanda J Ullman, Toni Day, Rebecca Doyle, Nicole Marsh, Fiona M Coyer, Deanne August, Roni Cole, Samantha Keogh, Tricia M Kleidon, Craig A McBride, Mari Takashima, Hui Grace Xu, Lauren N Kearney, Joshua M Byrnes, Clare Thomas
Published: 202510.1002/jhm.70215
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are a vital part of care for hospitalized children. Despite commonality, up to 45% fail before treatment completion, with up to 20% of PIVCs resulting in an infusate-associated injury, such as in…
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