Introducing an ultrasound-guided longer length peripheral IV catheter for patients with difficult venous access

CONCLUSIONS: First-stick success rate of LPIVCs, aided by improved purchase in the vein and visualisation with ultrasound guidance, was very high, superior to rates reported in other studies. The procedure provides a better patient experience as successful first attempts avoid unnecessary further insertion attempts. Other benefits are increased nursing time efficiency, a reduction in clinical waste and the lower cost of the equipment required.PMID:38700139 | DOI:10.12968/bjon.2024.33.7.S4
Source: British Journal of Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research