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Comment
. 2013 Apr;62(4):200-2.

PURLs: optimal timing for peripheral IV replacement?

Dionna Brown  1 , Kate Rowland
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Comment

PURLs: optimal timing for peripheral IV replacement?

Dionna Brown et al. J Fam Pract. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

There’s no downside to switching from routine to clinically indicated replacement of peripheral IV catheters. And your patients will appreciate having fewer needlesticks.

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