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“It is estimated that approximately half the number of all patients admitted to hospital require the insertion of an intravenous cannula into a peripheral vein, for the administration of intravenous fluids, medications and blood products” Alexandrou (2014).

Abstract:

It is estimated that approximately half the number of all patients admitted to hospital require the insertion of an intravenous cannula into a peripheral vein, for the administration of intravenous fluids, medications and blood products. It is the most common invasive clinical procedure performed in hospitals worldwide (Webster et al, 2008; Ahlqvist et al, 2010).

Reference:

Alexandrou, E. (2014) The One Million Global Catheters PIVC worldwide prevalence study. British Journal of Nursing. 23(8), Supplement, p.S16-S17.