Risk factors for peripheral intravascular catheter-related phlebitis in critically ill patients: analysis of 3429 catheters from 23 Japanese intensive care units
Abstract Background Phlebitis is an important complication occurring in patients with peripheral intravascular catheters (PIVCs). The risk factors for phlebitis in the intensive care unit (ICU) was examined. Methods A secondary analysis of a prospective multicenter cohort study was conducted, involv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-04-01
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Series: | Annals of Intensive Care |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-022-01009-5 |