IV cannula dwell time

Intravenous news: NewBritainHerald.com report “The state Department of Public Health has fined the Hospital of Central Connecticut $2,500 after inspections found violations that might have led to the death of a patient”.

The report continues “The violations include a patient who died after an intravenous catheter designed for two days’ use was left in 11 days”.

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