Obesity is not associated with increased difficulty placing peripheral IVs in trauma activation patients

Previous studies have identified obesity as a risk factor for difficult IV access, but this has not been studied in the acute trauma setting. The primary objective was to determine if obesity is associated with increased difficulty placing peripheral IVs in trauma patients. Secondary analysis evaluated IV difficulty and associations with nursing self-competence ratings, trauma experience, and patient demographics.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research