Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services
Scheduled replacement of peripheral venous catheters has no advantage over replacement on clinical indications
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Replacing peripheral venous catheters at scheduled intervals has shown no advantage over replacement when clinically indicated. Replacement on clinical indications means not only fewer interventions and hence less discomfort for the patient, but also a cost saving.
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