Impact of an interventional bundle on complications associated with peripheral venous catheters in elderly patients.

María Jesús Pérez-GrandaÁlvaro Irigoyen-von-SierakowskiNeera ToledoEva RodríguezMaría Luisa CruzGiovanna HernanzJosé Antonio SerraMartha KestlerPatricia MuñozMaría Guembe

Published in: European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology (2024)

We found no statistically significant differences regarding phlebitis and catheter tip colonization rates. It is necessary to carry out randomized studies assessing the most cost-effective measure to reduce complications associated with PVC.

Keyphrases

risk factors
double blind
open label
placebo controlled
phase iii
phase ii
clinical trial
chemotherapy induced