Journal of Advanced Practices in Nursing

Makafi SA

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• Research Article
  Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Related Local Complications among Patients in KFCH-Jizan
  Author(s): Makafi SA and Marfega MACMMakafi SA and Marfega MACM
  
  Background: Peripheral intravenous catheterization is a common invasive nursing procedure performed in healthcare institutions. It is a technique which involves insertion of a needle into the peripheral veins for various reasons. As one of the commonest nursing procedures being performed, it also brought significant risks to patients resulting to prolong hospital stay and delay in recovery period if not properly executed. Objectives: The study primarily aims to determine the incidence rate of peripheral intravenous cannula related local complications in the hospital. Design: The study is a descriptive type of research since it mainly deals with identifying the incident rate of phlebitis, infiltration, extravasation and hematoma and its underlying causes. Settings: Study was conducted in o.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2573-0347.1000138

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