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Implantation of a subcutaneous venous port is commonly performed using local anaesthesia, but patients may still experience pain or anxiety during the procedure.

The PACSPI 2...

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Peripheral intravenous catheter infiltration occurs when fluid or medication leaks into surrounding tissue. In children, infiltration can cause pain, swelling, interruption to tr...

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Central venous access devices are essential for delivering cancer treatment and supportive care to children, but complications can create a substantial clinical and financial bur...

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Monitoring central-line-associated bloodstream infections is essential for identifying trends, comparing performance and guiding infection-prevention efforts. However, traditiona...

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Arterial catheters are widely used in critical care for continuous blood pressure monitoring and frequent blood sampling. Although their infection risk is sometimes overlooked, a...

Study Overview

Peripheral intravenous catheters are widely used, but complications such as phlebitis, local infection and catheter colonisation remain common. Chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing...