Extravasation and infiltration: under-recognised complications of intravenous therapy

This study outlines the first UK Infusion unit evaluation of the ivWatch infusion monitoring device which was undertaken from August 2023 to January 2024. Out of 2254 infusions monitored with ivWatch, the device prevented 122 cases of infiltration and extravasation from causing any harm to the patient, corresponding to a 5.4% 'check IV' notification rate.PMID:38578942 | DOI:10.12968/bjon.2024.33.7.S18
Source: British Journal of Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research