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Ultrasonography-Observed Subcutaneous Edema Immediately After Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Placement Is a Factor in Subsequent Catheter Failure

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Journal of Infusion Nursing

July/August 2025, Volume :48 Number 4 , page 268 - 274 [Buy]

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Authors

  1. Takahashi , Toshiaki
  2. Nakagami , Gojiro
  3. Murayama , Ryoko
  4. Abe , Mari
  5. Sanada , Hiromi

Abstract

Subcutaneous edema was identified as a predictor of catheter failure. Ultrasonographic observation of subcutaneous edema at PIVC placement may be effective in preventing catheter failure occurrence.

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