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A quality improvement study to reduce peripheral intravenous catheter-related complications in the medical ward of a tertiary hospital in Malaysia

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are associated with complications which can be prevented by implementing evidence-based practices around appropriate PIVC insertion and care. We aimed to conduct a quality improvement study (QIS) to reduce PIVC-related infection/inflammation in the medical ward of a tertiary teaching hospital in Malaysia.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.09.813

Authors: R.X. Ng, B. Megat Johari, P. Kuppusamy, S. Ponnampalavanar, A. Sohail

Institutions: University Malaya Medical Centre, University of Malaya

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,750