The special needs of children receiving intravenous therapy
MacQueen, S.
Nursing Times 101(8): 59; 61
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 15754947 Document Number: 592365
Although the principles of preventing infection associated with intravenous therapy are the same for all patient groups, there are some notable differences when caring for babies and infants. The incidence of nosocomial infections in children is proportional to their age, with the highest incidence occurring in neonates and children under one year of age.
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