Objectives: To describe the techniques for preparation and placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs), to describe the complications associated with PIVCs, and to identify factors associated with PIVC complications in small animal practice in the United Kingdom.

Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are the most commonly used invasive medical device in health care with an overall failure rate of 35–50%. Most complications are non-infectious, but local site and bloodstream infections can also occur.

The use of a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) is a common invasive practice in health contexts, intending to favour the person’s treatment and recovery more quickly and promote their comfort due to the need for frequent intravenous medication administration; however, it is prone to complications [1,2,3,4].

2024年11月25日 · Although peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) are used daily in veterinary practice to administer a range of treatments, they are linked with numerous complications which can compromise patient welfare and increase the cost of care.

The placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) is potentially associated with complications that negatively impact healthcare. Our study investigated factors associated with the occurrence of PIVC-related complications in dogs and cats at ...

To identify risk factors associated with peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) complications in cats hospitalized in the critical care unit (CCU). ANIMALS 120 cats admitted to the CCU between October 2022 and September 2023. METHODS This prospective, observational study was performed at a single veterinary teaching hospital. Cats hospitalized

2024年11月25日 · New research led by a team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified multiple factors that can contribute to the occurrence of complications following the placement of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVCs).

2024年4月10日 · These results suggest that smaller-gauge (22-gauge) PIVCs and greater body weights are associated with an increased risk of complications in cats hospitalized in the CCU. When possible, a larger-gauge (20-gauge) PIVC should be placed in cats admitted to the CCU.

2022年11月28日 · Intravenous (iv) administration of medications and fluids are a crucial component of treatment in hospitalised dogs and cats. In order to provide these treatments, patients must have a patent intravenous catheter (IVC) in place.

2024年9月5日 · Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) can be utilised to administer a range of treatments such as intravenous fluid therapy, medication and blood products. PIVCs are currently the most commonly placed invasive device in human medicine, with over 2 billion PIVCs purchased per year worldwide (Keogh et al., 2020).