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Scheduled replacement of peripheral venous catheters has no advantage over replacement on clinical indications

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Summary

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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