AANA is one of 14 healthcare organizations to endorse the “Standards of Care for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: Evidence-Based Expert Consensus,” recently published by the Association for Vascular Access in the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access (JAVA).
The study highlights key best practices that enhance patient safety and optimize clinical outcomes. Emphasizing evidence-based techniques, the authors discuss guidelines on catheter selection, insertion, maintenance, and removal. This comprehensive review is essential for healthcare professionals aiming to improve IV therapy and reduce complications.