The Visual Infusion Phlebitis score is a very popular tool for monitoring infusion sites. It is the tool recommended by the RCN for monitoring infusion sites. In 2006 Paulette Gallant and Alyce Schultz completed an evaluation of the VIP score as a tool that determines the appropriate discontinuation of peripheral intravenous catheters. The authors state that “The VIP scale, as evaluated in this study, was considered to be a valid and reliable measure for determining when a PIV catheter should be removed” Gallant and Schultz (2006).
VIP score now recommended in the Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice (INS 2011). “The Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) scale has content validity, inter-rater reliability, and is clinically feasible. This scale includes suggested actions matched to each scale score” (INS 2011).
References
Gallant P and Schultz AA (2006) Evaluation of a visual infusion phlebitis scale for determining appropriate discontinuation of peripheral intravenous catheters. Journal of Infusion Nursing. vol. 29, no. 6, p. 338-45.
INS (2011) Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice. Journal of Infusion Nursing. Supplement. 34(1s).
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VascRn
February 26, 2008I place PICC/PIV’s. I just encountered an individual that had slight reddness and blistering around the perimeter of a dressing that wa subsequently taped down, what would be recommended for someone with an allergy to tegaderms’, tape?. ANd There was only slt pain and erythema around the perimeter
YOUR VIP Score: great
Andrew Jackson
February 26, 2008Thank you for your message. I would try a no-sting barrier solution such as Cavilon http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_GB/Cavilon/skin-care/
It puts a sterile hypoallergenic layer between the patient and the adhesive of the dressing. Hope this helps.
Andrew
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