Current recommendations in the care of peripheral venous catheters

Abstract

The authors present a review of current recommendations concerning peripheral venous catheter placement and maintenance. The review is based on the current recommendations of both national and international organizations (CDC, INS, SPPK).

Keywords

• peripheral venous catheter
• dressing materials
• secondary fixation
• phlebitis
• infiltration
• VIP scale
• INS Infiltration Scale
• redressing
• peripheral venous catheter replacement