Peripheral intravenous catheters are used to draw blood and administer treatments such as intravenous medications, fluids, or blood transfusions. A thin, flexible tube is placed into a vein, usually in the lower arm, foot, or the back of the hand.
In hospitals around the world, Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) are the most commonly utilised invasive device. These devices can cause a number of difficulties for patients during the insertion, maintenance, and management of intravenous therapy during a hospital stay. PIVCs are only recommended for short-term use, usually up to a week. However, up to 69 percent of PIVCs are removed prematurely due to PIVC failure, which is defined as unexpected PIVC removal with mechanical problems (phlebitis, blockage, infiltration) or infection before any scheduled intravenous therapy is completed.
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