Things We Do for No Reason™: Routinely maintaining intravenous access in hospitalized patients.
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DOI: 10.1002/jhm.70191
Abstract: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are widely used in hospitalized patients and are often maintained even after the need for intravenous therapy has resolved. This article challenges the routine practice of maintaining idle PIVCs in clinically… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalized patients; access; things reason; intravenous access ... See more keywords
A comparison of the outcomes of emergency medical service-witnessed cardiac arrest between intravenous access before and after cardiac arrest
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-08470-9
Abstract: To identify factors associated with prehospital intravenous access (IVA) in non-minor emergencies and compare the outcomes of emergency medical service (EMS)-witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) occurring before and after IVA was established. IVA performance varied… read more here.
Keywords: arrest; outcomes emergency; cardiac arrest; intravenous access ... See more keywords
Air embolism following peripheral intravenous access
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2019.1609154
Abstract: Abstract Air embolism is a rare, often misdiagnosed, potentially fatal condition. It is most frequently associated with invasive vascular procedures and mechanical ventilation. Air emboli developing from peripheral intravenous lines are uncommon. We present a… read more here.
Keywords: air; intravenous access; peripheral intravenous; air embolism ... See more keywords
Pediatric Difficult Intravenous Access Scores in a Low-Resource Setting
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000003332
Abstract: Objectives: This study aims to establish and evaluate validity data for pediatric difficult intravenous access (DIVA) scores in low-resource emergency care settings within low- to middle-income countries (LMIC). We also sought to explore associated factors… read more here.
Keywords: diva; pediatric difficult; scores low; intravenous access ... See more keywords
Clinical and demographic factors associated with pediatric difficult intravenous access in the operating room
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DOI: 10.1111/pan.14438
Abstract: Pediatric intravenous catheter insertion can be difficult in the operating room due to the technical challenges of small diameter vessels and the need to rapidly gain intravenous access in anesthetized children. Few studies have examined… read more here.
Keywords: intravenous access; operating room; factors associated; room ... See more keywords
Experiences and perceptions of critical care nurses on the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to establish peripheral venous access in patients with difficult intravenous access: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078106
Abstract: Objectives This study aims to explore and describe critical care nurses’ (CCNs’) experiences and perceptions of using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to establish peripheral intravenous access in patients with difficult intravenous access (DIVA). Design A qualitative… read more here.
Keywords: care nurses; care; access; pocus ... See more keywords
Optimizing and Sustaining Timely Intravenous Access for Children Treated for Suspected Septic Shock in a Pediatric Emergency Department
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.147.3_meetingabstract.137-a
Abstract: Background: In 2007, we launched our pediatric emergency department program for rapid recognition and escalated management of suspected septic shock. We encountered large variation in our 2-element bundle (timely antibiotic and intravenous fluid [IVF] administration)… read more here.
Keywords: suspected septic; septic shock; intravenous access; pediatric emergency ... See more keywords
Peripheral Intravenous Access: Applying Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice to Improve Patient Safety
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DOI: 10.4037/ccn2019790
Abstract: &NA; The most common invasive procedure performed in the hospital setting worldwide is the insertion of a peripheral intravenous catheter. Although use of peripheral intravenous access is common, its presence is far from benign, with… read more here.
Keywords: intravenous access; peripheral intravenous; standards practice; infusion therapy ... See more keywords