Duration of peripheral intravenous catheter use and development of phlebitis
Background Phlebitis is a common complication in patients with peripheral intravenous catheters, in addition to extravasation and bacterial colonization. Phlebitis may increase morbidity and length of hospitalization. One factor contributing to the rate of phlebitis is the duration of peripheral int...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2013-04-01
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| Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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| Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/264 |