Complications related to short peripheral intravenous catheters in patients with acute stroke: a prospective, observational, single-cohort study
Daniele Privitera,
Annalisa Geraneo,
Greta Li Veli
et al.
Abstract:Patients with acute stroke often require venous access to facilitate diagnostic investigations or intravenous therapy. The primary aim of this study was to describe the rate and type of complications associated with the placement of a short peripheral catheter (SPC) in patients with acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. A prospective, observational, single-cohort study was conducted at Niguarda Hospital, Italy, with enrolment in the Emergency Department. Adult patients with an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke re… Show more
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