Prevention of infection in peripheral intravenous devices.
This article focuses on peripheral intravenous cannulation devices as one source of infection. Using the chain of infection, each aspect is explored to help reduce or prevent infection.
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Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh. irene.lavery@luht.scot.nhs.uk
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D001458:Bandages; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D004197:Disease Reservoirs; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods; D017592:Skin Care / Q000451:nursing
D017744:Medical Waste Disposal