Clinically indicated and routine replacement of peripheral intravenous catheters did not differ for catheter failure

Evidence-Based Nursing

Volumn 12, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 19-

  Benbow, Maureen ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 76749167298     PISSN: 13676539     EISSN: 14689618     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/ebn.12.1.19     Document Type: Note

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2. Widmer AF, Witschi A, Graber P, et al. Routine replacement of peripheral intravenous catheter does not prevent phlebitis or infection: a randomized, controlled clinical trial. Abstr Intersci Conf Antimicrob Agents Chemother Intersci Conf Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2003;43:abstract no. K-2041.