British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)HumansCatheterizationPeripheralIntensive Care UnitsUltrasonography
Optimizing peripheral intravenous catheter insertion: a structured ultrasound device selection and education program quality initiative for intensive care unit nurses.
Tonya Hartley, Jennifer Kluszczynski, Daphne Broadhurst
Published: 202510.12968/bjon.2025.0546
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) failures remain common, hindering patient care. Ultrasound-guided PIVC (USG-PIVC) placement offers improved first-time and overall insertion success rates, reduced complications, and enhanced patient…
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