Prehospital IV access in critically ill patients – Full Text
“A minority of the patients had prehospital vascular access, and of those, half remained unused” Khan et al (2023).
Virtual reality IV injection simulation – Full Text
“The results revealed significantly higher knowledge (U = 156.5, p = 0.024) and clinical performance competency (U = 87.5, p = 0.002) with the procedure of using a training system of VRS for IV injection compared to having training via an IV arm simulator” Lee (2022).
Vascular access in low-light conditions
“The optimal tactical lighting for performing medical procedures under low-light conditions is unclear” Iteen et al (2022).
IV access for thoracic computed tomographic angiography
“Satisfactory aortic attenuation achieved with non-antecubital IVA is equivalent to attenuation achieved with antecubital IVA for T-CTA imaging” Winkler et al (2021).
Validation of the A-DIVA scale for difficult intravenous access in adults
This study aimed to improve the A-DIVA scale (Adult Difficult Intra Venous Access Scale) by external validation, to predict the likelihood of difficult intravenous access in adults” van Loon et al (2019). Abstract: Peripheral intravenous cannulation is the most common invasive hospital procedure but is associated with a high failure rate. This study aimed to […]
Enhanced Adult DIVA score used to predict difficult preoperative venous cannulation
The EA-DIVA score is a simple tool to identify patients at high risk of peripheral difficult intravenous access” Civetta et al (2018). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Providing peripheral intravenous access is one of the most commonly performed technical procedures in hospitals and it is mandatory for all patients undergoing surgery. Obtaining peripheral intravenous access may be difficult […]
IV survival rates between standard long intravenous lines and extended dwell catheters
Of the 150 million IVs placed annually in the US, 10-30% of ED patients are classified as having difficult vascular access (DVA)” Shotkin et al (2018). Extract: “Establishing functional peripheral intravenous (IV) access is a vital step in providing care in the emergency department (ED). Of the 150 million IVs placed annually in the US, […]
Ultrasound guided IV insertion curriculum for emergency medicine trainees
Ultrasound-guided IV (USGIV) insertion is a safe and effective procedure to obtain access in DIVA patients; however, at our institution, most residents receive only informal instruction” Amick et al (2018). Extract: Establishing venous access in difficult IV access (DIVA) patients is a Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) milestone for emergency medicine trainees. Ultrasound-guided […]
Complication rates of ultrasound guided versus traditional peripheral intravenous catheters
This study analyzed 300 ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous lines and 552 traditionally placed intravenous lines using patient records to determine the reason and timing for intravenous line removal” Desai et al (2018). Abstract: Background: Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous lines are frequently used in patients with difficult access. We have previously reported on the longevity and complication rates […]
Evaluating the use of vein visualization equipment
This study compared traditional short peripheral catheter (SPC) insertion methods with 2 vein visualization equipment models among a general patient population on a surgical step-down unit based on first-attempt success rates and the time required to achieve catheter insertion” Kanipe et al (2018). Abstract: This study compared traditional short peripheral catheter (SPC) insertion methods with […]