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"Most nurses reported the integrated PIVC wings prevented device movement (80%), achieved patient comfort in areas of flexion (78%), and no patients developed skin injuries (100%)" Paterson et al (2023).

Integrated versus non-integrated peripheral intravenous catheters

Abstract:

Background: Integrated peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) demonstrate clinical efficacy, however, device complexity and design differences may be a potential barrier to implementation.

Aims: To assess nurse acceptability of integrated PIVC systems.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was nested within a multicentre randomised controlled trial. One hundred nurses caring for patients with integrated and non-integrated PIVCs completed a 17-item survey about key differences between devices (eg function and appearance, perceived patient comfort and skin injuries).

Findings: Most nurses reported the integrated PIVC wings prevented device movement (80%), achieved patient comfort in areas of flexion (78%), and no patients developed skin injuries (100%). Nurses rated the ease of accessing and overall confidence using the integrated PIVC as significantly higher than the non-integrated design (P<0.001).

Conclusion: The integrated PIVC received positive feedback from nurses and had few barriers to implementation.


Reference:

Paterson RS, Larsen EN, Cooke M, Rickard CM, Walker RM, Marsh N. Integrated versus non-integrated peripheral intravenous catheters: a cross-sectional survey of nurse experiences. Br J Nurs. 2023 Jan 26;32(2):S6-S16. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2023.32.2.S6. PMID: 36715520.