Efficacy of a Clinical Algorithm for the Selection of Peripheral Venous Catheters

Efficacy of a Clinical Algorithm for the Selection of Peripheral Venous Catheters to Reduce the Number of Catheter-Associated Complications in Hospitalized Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study

The aim of this observational study is to investigate the complications associated with peripheral venous catheterization based on whether a correct or incorrect catheter was used according to a clinical algorithm in patients admitted to an acute care unit. The main question it seeks to answer is:

• Are there fewer complications associated with catheterization when a correct catheter choice is made? Data from patients admitted to the acute care units of the sponsoring study center will be reviewed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Admitted to acute care hospital wards.
• Carriers of a peripheral venous catheter.
• With the study evaluation criteria documented in their medical records.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Admitted to gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics wards.
• Admitted to the emergency department and intensive care units