Long Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion Site and Catheter-related Complications in Antimicrobial Therapy

A fixed routine for pre-insertion cleaning and equipment was followed, including hand washing, placing the patient in a recumbent position, skin antisepsis, and preparation of the sterile field. Catheter insertion was performed by senior specialized nurses in the intravenous treatment room, which was a standardized setting for venipuncture.