Hospital algorithm slashes IV catheter complications in massive study

NCT ID NCT06433739

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using a specific algorithm (a step-by-step guide) to choose the right IV catheter for hospitalized patients leads to fewer complications. Researchers reviewed the medical records of 30,000 patients to compare outcomes when the correct catheter was used versus an incorrect one. The goal is to improve patient safety by reducing issues like infections or blockages from IVs.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Consorci Sanitari Alt Penedes i Garraf

    Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona, 08810, Spain

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