Underlying Causes and Nursing Care in Infections Associated with Peripheral Venous Catheterization in Children

Abstract

Peripheral intravenous catheterization is one of the main applications in the treatment of diseases. A correct catheterization application helps treatment. A mistake or inability during catheterization process causes many complications, especially catheter-related infections. Therefore, an effective catheterization process, especially in the childhood group, requires a trained and equipped nursing care.

Index Terms: Alcohol, antiseptic, catheter related infections, children, chlorhexidine gluconate, peripheral intravenous catheter

Special Issue of Health Sciences

DOI: 10.7176/JSTR/6-03-38