title: Prevention of infection in peripheral intravenous devices.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh. irene.lavery@luht.scot.nhs.uk
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Lavery
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ingram
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D017744:Medical Waste Disposal