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Risk factors of peripheral intravenous cannula-induced complications

Peripheral IV

To determine the incidence, severity and risk factors of peripheral intravenous cannula-induced complications” Simin et al (2018). Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To determine the incidence, severity and risk factors of peripheral intravenous cannula-induced complications. BACKGROUND: Peripheral venous cannulation in hospitalized patients may cause complications such as phlebitis, infiltration, occlusion and dislodgement. A review of the […]

Performance of peripheral intravenous catheterization in relation to work experience

blood culture surveillance

The aim of this study was to explore general registered nurses’ (RNs) assessments of problems associated with difficult peripheral intravenous catheterization (PIVC) depending on their years of working experience, that is, those who had worked 3 years or less and those who had worked more than 3 years” Sandström and Forsberg (2018). Abstract: The aim […]

Human factors intervention reduces the rate of unused peripheral IV cannula insertion

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Our objective was to examine the impact of a human factor-designed multimodal intervention on the proportion of unused peripheral i.v. cannula (PIVC) insertion in our ED” Egerton-Warburton et al (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to examine the impact of a human factor-designed multimodal intervention on the proportion of unused peripheral i.v. cannula (PIVC) insertion […]

Peripheral IV education reduces potential complications and improves patient outcomes

Vascular access guide

The study highlights the varying level of peripheral intravenous education and competency evaluation of staff working in health care institutions. The results suggest the need for an evidence-based, standardized peripheral intravenous curriculum that could be used in both health care institutions and nursing education programs” Hunter et al (2018). Abstract: Background: Greater than 90% of […]

Introduction of peripheral IV cannula care programme

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A Quality Improvement Programme was initiated that centred on hand hygiene (HH) compliance before and after patient contact, and the introduction of peripheral cannula care and surveillance” Bowley et al (2018). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The WHO Constitution enshrines ‘…the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental right of every human being.’ Strengthening delivery of health […]

Ultrasound peripheral IV catheter insertion helps first time insertion

Ultrasound Vascular Access

Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous line (PIV) placement is associated with increased success rates, decreased time to cannulation, and fewer skin punctures than traditional, landmark-based techniques” Gottlieb et al (2018). Abstract: Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous line (PIV) placement is associated with increased success rates, decreased time to cannulation, and fewer skin punctures than traditional, landmark-based techniques. However, it […]

Evaluating the use of vein visualization equipment

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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 […]