VIP score

Infusion phlebitis is an IV problem that continues to impact upon patient care. The RCN state that infusion phlebitis rates should not exceed 5%. The Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) score was developed to assist with the monitoring of cannula sites.

Check out the VIP score at the following link – VIP score

Other stories

• IV history video
• Lyme disease resource center
• Patient-to-patient HepB transmission
• Blood culture incubator time
• Drug interactions
• Quality review into IV syringe use
• Baxter charitable donations
• Failure to monitor fluid balance
• Gemstar infusion system
• IV Nurse Specialist
• Blood culture contamination
• Nurse-led vascular access team

Add IVTEAM to Technorati Favorites