Younger age and in situ duration of peripheral intravenous catheters were risk factors for extravasation in a retrospective paediatric study

ConclusionExtravasation was frequent and neonates were particularly at risk. Younger age and longer in situ PIVC duration were independent risk factors for extravasation.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Paediatrica - February 20, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: C. Fonzo ‐Christe, A. Parron, C. Combescure, P. C. Rimensberger, R. E Pfister, P. Bonnabry Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research