Analysis of the Effect of Clinical Nursing Pathway Applied to Patients Receiving Intravenous Therapy via Peripheral Mid-long Catheters

Objective: To observe the intervention effect of clinical nursing pathway on patients receiving intravenous therapy via peripheral mid-long catheters. Methods: Ninety patients receiving intravenous therapy via mid-long catheters in the hospital from March 2024 to March 2025 were selected and randomly divided into a control group and an observation group, with 45 patients in each group. The control group received routine nursing intervention, while the observation group received clinical nursing pathway intervention. The nursing risk events, catheter indwelling time, and nursing satisfaction were evaluated in both groups. Results: The observation group had a shorter catheter indwelling time, fewer risk events during intravenous therapy (total incidence rate of 2.22%), and higher nursing satisfaction. Additionally, negative emotional feedback was reduced, and the SAS score (31.02 ± 1.12) was lower in the observation group compared to the control group. There were significant differences between the two groups in all indicators (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Applying the clinical nursing pathway during intravenous therapy via peripheral mid-long catheters can help ensure infusion safety, improve unstable emotional states, and promote high-quality service standards.