Large cohort study suggests routine replacement (every 96 hours) of peripheral intravenous catheters may reduce the risk of bloodstream infections compared to clinically indicated replacement.

Comparison of Routine Replacement With Clinically Indicated Replacement of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)

Related Cochrane Review with different findings: Systematic Review: Clinically‐indicated vs. Routine Replacement of Peripheral Venous Catheters

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Phlebitis due to peripheral venous catheters is not a proxy for bloodstream infection. A large prospective study shows that clinically indicated replacement of peripheral venous catheters may put patients at risk of bloodstream infection https://t.co/SNo4SpfoKE

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