Factors affecting the patency and complications of peripheral intravenous catheters in newborns.

Background: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PICs) are necessary for medication, nutrient, and fluid administration in pediatric patients. However, PICs are uneasy to access and maintain in young infants. This study identified risk factors affecting the complications and patency of PICs.

Sliding-scale insulin used for blood glucose control: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Sliding-scale insulin has been widely used in treating inpatient hyperglycemia. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and possible adverse effects of sliding-scale insulin in hospitalized patients.

Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and ClinicalTrials.