The experience of patients at high risk of difficult peripheral intravenous cannulation: An Australian prospective observational study

Peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC) insertion is challenging for some patients, leading to delays in care and workflow. A few easy-to-identify risk factors can differentiate difficult to cannulate (DIVA) patients.

Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - August 27, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Amy Sweeny, Amy Archer-Jones, Stuart Watkins, Laura Johnson, Ashleigh Gunter, Claire Rickard Source Type: research