Bahl A, et al. - A comparison of the survival of a standard long intravenous (IV) catheter with a longer extended dwell catheter was performed. In this prospective, randomized comparative evaluation of catheter longevity, researchers compared two catheters: [1] a standard long IV catheter, the 4.78 cm 20 gauge Becton Dickinson (BD); and [2] a 6 cm 3 French (19.5 gauge) Access Scientific POWERWAND extended dwell catheter (EDC). Findings suggest a longer extended dwell catheter as a viable and favorable alternative to the standard longer IVs used for US-guided cannulation of veins >1.20 cm in depth. With similar insertion success characteristics, significantly improved survival rates were achieved with these catheters.