TY  - BOOK
AU  - Nickel Barb
TI  - Optimizing peripheral I.V. access outcomes : Part 2 
SN  - 1538-8689
KW  - Bloodstream infection, central vascular access device, CVAD, difficult I.V. access, DIVA, extravasation, near-infrared technology, peripheral I.V. catheter, PIVC, periphera I.V. access device, thrombosis, ultrasound
N1  - Peripheral I.V. access failure is a source of patient discomfort and dissatisfaction with a significant financial impact on healthcare. This article reviews the benefits and the risks of peripheral I.V. catheter (PIC) utilization, infusate characteristics and their impact on peripheral vasculature, PIVC site assessment and management, and PIC research priorities. Part 1 of this series was published in Nursing's September 2024 issue
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