Peripheral IV complications in small animals – Full Text
“To describe the techniques for preparation and placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs), to describe the complications associated with PIVCs, and to identify factors associated with PIVC complications in small animal practice in the United Kingdom” Haskey et al (2024).
Compliance with peripheral intravenous catheter clinical care standards – Full Text
“To explore the barriers and facilitators influencing emergency department clinicians’ adherence to the Australian Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Clinical Care Standard, using the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW)” Xu et al (2024).
Long guidewires to manage difficult peripheral intravenous catheter insertion – Full Text
“The aim was to determine the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a novel long PIVC (5.8 cm) with a retractable coiled guidewire (GW-PIVC) for patients with DIVA, compared with standard care PIVCs” Xu et al (2024).
Peripheral IV catheter care protocols and patient safety outcomes – Full Text
“A total of 24% of patients experienced PVC loss within the first 24 h after insertion. Failure to comply with the protocol resulted in 80% more catheter loss and increased the cost of cannulation by 46.84%. Low compliance with PVC care protocols significantly increases the risk of catheter loss, suggesting the need for increased training and strict protocol implementation” Bibiano Guillén et al (2024).
Long peripheral venous catheter performance – Full Text
“The rapid dissemination of portable ultrasound machines has eased ultrasound-guided intravenous access and facilitated increased use of long peripheral venous catheters (LPCs). This study aimed to evaluate the clinical performance and complications of LPCs” Krath et al (2024).
Study recommends advanced PIVC inserters support novice learners
“Investment in advanced PIVC inserters (with ultrasound-guided cannulation skills, and ability to train and assess novice inserters), with clear escalation pathways to these clinicians may reduce inefficiencies and waste associated with difficult PIVC insertions” McFadden et al (2024).
Peripheral venous dilation using flow-mediated dilation response
“FMD application induced dilation of the cephalic vein of the forearm. The findings suggest that FMD is an effective technique for dilating the venous area and potentially improving the success rate of peripheral intravenous cannulation” Endo et al (2024).
Relationship between healthcare inequities and peripheral IV catheter outcomes – Full Text
“Placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) is a routine procedure in hospital settings. The primary objective is to explore the relationship between healthcare inequities and PIVC outcomes” Mielke et al (2024).
Difficult intravenous access in the paediatric emergency department – Full Text
“The present study identified multiple patient, proceduralist and situational factors that were associated with DIVA in the paediatric ED” Dunstan et al (2024).
Effect of the Veinlite PEDI2 and distraction on peripheral catheter insertion-related emotional behavior
“This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a Veinlite PEDI2 and passive VR distraction on the first attempt at PIC insertion success, duration of insertion, emotional behavior, pain, fear, and anxiety associated with PIC insertion in children aged 4-10 years in the pediatric emergency department” Can and Özalp Gerçeker (2024).
Dwell time for peripheral IV catheters – Full Text
“Up to 1/5 of peripheral intravenous catheters are lost within the first 24 h after their insertion, with most of them placed suboptimally. A properly functioning PIVC appears to be crucial for antimicrobial treatment” Piekiełko et al (2024).
Evaluation of a safety-engineered peripheral IV catheter
“No blood leakage was observed from the catheter hub at any time during the procedures. Overall, clinicians found the new PIVC with MBC to be acceptable, easy to use, and functioned properly” Yeh et al (2024).
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion education
“Education and hands-on skills sessions increased provider confidence in US use. While this project focused on educational training of CRNAs, this is applicable to all health care providers who are responsible for IV cannulation” Schellman et al (2024).
Saline push technique during peripheral IV catheter placement
“The pushing technique with saline is an effective method to increase the first attempt success rate, decrease the number of attempts, reduce the procedure time, and reduce the complications during peripheral intravenous catheter placement procedures in paediatric haematology and oncology patients with difficult intravenous access” Gürcan et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter documentation study
“Study findings support that there was strong compliance with the Infusion Nurses Society’s (INS) Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice vascular access practice recommendations; however, opportunities to improve infiltration/phlebitis assessment and documentation exist” Smith et al (2024).
Operational definition of peripheral IV catheter insertion success
“The Walker and Avant method enabled the operationalization of the concept of success of peripheral intravenous catheterization in children based on attributes, antecedents and consequents, and model and opposite cases” Santos et al (2024).
Improving short peripheral intravenous catheter outcomes
“The study objective was to use a theory-based implementation science approach to evaluate and improve short PIVC insertion and care processes and reduce removals for adverse outcomes in acute care” Hook et al (2024).
Complications risks associated long peripheral and midline catheters – Full Text
“Although widely used in clinical practice, long peripheral (LPCs) and midline catheters (MCs) are often misclassified because of their similar characteristics. Studies comparing complications associated to these devices are lacking. The study aim was to explore complications risks associated with polyurethane LPCs and MCs” Fabiani et al (2024).
IV management in elderly patients – Full Text
“This study evaluates a reengineered intervention aimed at improving the clinical management of intravenous indwelling needles in geriatric patients, focusing on cost-efficiency within the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment framework” Zhang et al (2024).
Research aims to decrease the mean number of IV punctures per patient – Full Text
“We seek to implement an catheter placement algorithm to decrease the mean number of punctures per patient. The algorithm will be adjusted based on obstacles and levers revealed by the analysis of clinical data” Slosse et al (2024).
Impact of technology-based devices on the first-attempt PIVC success
“Based on our findings, the prioritization of device usage to increase the FASR of PIVC in pediatric patients with DIVA is as follows: USG, NIR, SC, and TI, respectively” Hosseini et al (2024).
Peripheral IV cannula utilisation in the ED – Full Text
“More than half of PIVCs placed in the ED were unnecessary in this study. This suggests that clinical decision making about the benefits and risks of PIVC insertion is not being performed on an individual basis” Willis et al (2024).
Impact of a simplified cannulation procedure pack – Full Text
“This study found that PIVC-associated SAB rates decreased following the PIVC pack change. No other local changes regarding PIVC insertion took place during this period” Egerton-Warburton et al (2024).
Confirming placement of peripheral venous catheters
“Confirmation of adequate peripheral intravenous catheter placement is essential before using venous catheters. The color flow injection test has been reported as a method with high sensitivity and specificity for this purpose” Kamata (2024).
Health care staff awareness of peripheral IV catheters
“We conducted a prospective, multi-center, observational point prevalence study to assess awareness of PIV presence among clinicians caring for hospitalized patients in four hospitals between 05/2018 and 02/2019 located in Michigan, United States of America” Adzemovic et al (2024).
Peripheral intravenous catheter infection study – Full Text
“PIVC insertion at the wrist or cubital fossa should be avoided whenever possible to reduce the risk of catheter colonization and/or local infection and of positive PIVC tip culture” Drugeon et al (2024).
Echogenicity of peripheral venous catheters
“The echogenicity of a device is an essential component of successful ultrasound-guided peripheral venous catheter placement. Optimizing catheter intrinsic factors such as components of the cannula and length, and extrinsic factor like the insertion angle should be considered in their design and use to reduce puncture failure rates” Slosse et al (2024).
Peripheral IV catheter complications in patients with acute stroke – Full Text
“This study provides novel insights into the frequency and types of complications associated with SPC in patients with acute stroke” Privitera et al (2024).
Review of nursing care of peripheral intravenous catheters – Full Text
“The PIVC practices of nurses in small and medium-sized hospitals can be improved by providing education and training based on the latest standard or guideline to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills. And campaigns and programs to strengthen patient safety culture perception specific to small and medium-sized hospital should be implemented. to ensure the safety of PIVC practice” Kim et al (2024).
Long peripheral catheters for intravenous infusions of iloprost
“Our experience shows that LPCs could be valuable and safe for rheumatologic outpatients. The increased number of insertions and new and total patients enrolled each year defines the satisfaction of patients and health care professionals” Donadoni et al (2024).