Peripheral venous catheters are the most commonly used vascular devices in hospitals. The ageing population and the increase in comorbidities makes their insertion more complex” Massebiaux and Roulin (2019).
Abstract:
Peripheral venous catheters are the most commonly used vascular devices in hospitals. The ageing population and the increase in comorbidities makes their insertion more complex. A survey carried out in surgical units describes the factors contributing to failures. It is important to improve the identification of patients with difficult venous access, to offer access to various techniques and devices, as well as to the expertise of a specialised team.
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Reference:
Massebiaux, C. and Roulin, M.J. (2019) Emerging challenges linked to vascular access, the strategy to adopt faced with the changing profile of hospitalised patients. Soins. 64(838), p.20-24. doi: 10.1016/j.soin.2019.06.016. [Article in French].