Pre-hospital peripheral intravenous catheter insertion practice: An integrative review

Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are widely used within healthcare settings. There is substantial hospital-based research, particularly in Emergency Departments, supporting the need to reduce inappropriate PIVCs due to associated risks. However, there is limited research into pre-hospital practice. This review aims to determine the rates of pre-hospital PIVC insertions, how many remain unused, and to explore paramedic PIVC decision-making.
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research