A comparison of first-attempt cannulation success of peripheral venous catheter systems with and without wings and injection ports in surgical patients—a randomized trial

Abstract Background A peripheral venous catheter (PVC) is the most widely used device for obtaining vascular access, allowing the administration of fluids and medication. Up to 25% of adult patients, and 50% of pediatric patients experience a first-attempt cannulation failure. In addition to patient...

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Main Authors: Rudolf Mörgeli, Katrin Schmidt, Tim Neumann, Jochen Kruppa, Ulrich Föhring, Pascal Hofmann, Peter Rosenberger, Elke Falk, Willehad Boemke, Claudia Spies
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-022-01631-7