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Comparative effectiveness of interventions for difficult intravenous access in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
International emergency nursing·August 1, 2026·PMID 42372652
Why it mattersDifficult IV access is common in emergency departments, causing delays and patient distress. This NMA provides comparative effectiveness data to guide evidence-based selection of rescue techniques, potentially improving first-stick success and operational efficiency.

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