[The assessment of the effectiveness of long vs standard-length catheters in reducing complications: a randomized controlled trial].

Introduction: From 30 to 80% of hospitalized patients is inserted a peripheral venous catheter (PVC). The PVC may be associated to several infective and non infective complications.

Aims: To assess whether a long-length vs standard-length PCV reduces the incidence of CRCs; to assess the patients' preferences and costs.