Peripheral intravenous catheter standards compliance – Full Text

"The primary objective of this study was to explore the relationship between compliance with national standards and PIVC-related sleep disturbance" Brijball et al (2025).

"The primary objective of this study was to explore the relationship between compliance with national standards and PIVC-related sleep disturbance" Brijball et al (2025).

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Peripheral intravenous catheter standards compliance

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“Australian standards include four observable criteria regarding PIVC placement and securement: placement in an area of non-flexion, use of extension tubing, securement to minimise movement, and use of an appropriate dressing. They also highlight the importance of collaborating with consumers to monitor their experience and facilitate better outcomes.

The primary objective of this study was to explore the relationship between compliance with national standards and PIVC-related sleep disturbance. The secondary objective was to expand the limited research that exists on consumer perspectives of PIVC placement and care via thematic analysis of patients’ comments on how their PIVC experience can be improved.”

Reference:

Brijball B, Hadzic R, Shvartsbart A, Findlay BR, Harland M, De Solom T, Emadi F, Penm J, Stevens JA. Peripheral intravenous catheters: the impact of compliance with standards on patient-reported experience measures. Anaesth Intensive Care. 2025 Dec 2:310057X251387731. doi: 10.1177/0310057X251387731. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41332105.