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October 2, 2025Critical Care Nurse

Vascular Access and Complications in Critical Illness

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TMTammy L. Monter

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This analysis highlights the rising concerns of bloodstream infections and complications from vascular access, particularly peripheral intravenous catheters.

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Vascular access complications, particularly from peripheral intravenous catheters, can significantly increase infection risks.
A substantial percentage of bloodstream infections in critically ill patients are linked to peripheral intravenous catheters.
Improper practices and a lack of knowledge among nursing staff contribute to high complication rates associated with vascular access.
The need for updated guidelines on infection prevention and comprehensive surveillance for all vascular access devices has emerged.

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Tammy L. Monter (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de8eaeaa6cec72c69ea7d6 https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2025483

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This analysis highlights the rising concerns of bloodstream infections and complications from vascular access, particularly peripheral intravenous catheters.

Vascular Access and Complications in Critical Illness

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Vascular Access and Complications in Critical Illness

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