Key result
Abbocath cannulas were associated with fewer complications than Surflo, Jelco, and Dwellcath cannulas among patients undergoing elective surgery.
Why the study?
What factors and cannula brands are associated with complications in patients undergoing elective surgery?
Observational (n=254)
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What factors and cannula brands are associated with complications in patients undergoing elective surgery?
Abbocath cannulas and dorsum of the hand insertion site are associated with fewer complications during intravenous infusions in elective surgery patients.
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May support Abbocath preference to reduce IV complications in elective surgery; leaves open causal confirmation by randomized trials.
Holland et al. (1982) conducted an observational in Patients undergoing elective surgery (n=254). Intravenous cannulas (Abbocath, Surflo, Jelco, Dwellcath) vs. Comparison between cannula brands was evaluated on Complications associated with use of intravenous cannulas. Abbocath cannulas were associated with fewer complications than Surflo, Jelco, and Dwellcath cannulas among patients undergoing elective surgery.
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