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ArticleNursing open2024

Vein Visualisation Technology for Peripheral Intravenous Access in Paediatric Patients: A Clinical Decision-Making Tool.

Elizabeth Weathers, Mary Cazzell, Julie A Thompson, Kathy Grieser, Leticia Caraveo

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5 authors.

Elizabeth WeathersSchool of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0002-5807-186X
Mary CazzellCook Children's Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Julie A ThompsonDuke University School of Nursing, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
Kathy GrieserCook Children's Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
Leticia CaraveoCook Children's Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimThe aim of this study is to develop a clinical decision-making tool to guide utilisation of vein visualisation technologies and enhance chances of successful peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion, using data collected from a vascular access team in a large paediatric medical centre in the United States.

designQuantitative two-phase, cluster analysis design.

methodsThe study consisted of the following two phases: (1) a quantitative retrospective chart review to evaluate clinician utilisation and preference for vein visualisation technologies and (2) a quantitative prospective design, including a post-discharge retrospective chart review, to confirm utilisation of vein visualisation technologies and factors influencing clinician decision-making.

resultsA total of 16 groups were created based on the cluster analysis and expert clinician input. The results of first-attempt success analyses identified optimal device recommendations for each of the 16 patient groups. For patients older than 2 years old, the NIR device was more likely to result in first-attempt success regardless of BMI or access site and the NIR device was most optimal for almost all categories of paediatric patients regardless of BMI or access site. The transilluminator was found to be the most optimal device to use with younger patients (< 2 years old) who are underweight.

conclusionVein visualisation technology is recommended by professional nursing organisations to improve PIV access. Yet, adoption of this useful technology to aid selection of an optimal vein for insertion and visualisation during insertion is limited. This is the first study to develop a clinical decision-making tool for vein visualisation technology in PIVC insertion. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND PATIENT CARE: Vein visualisation technology allows for a rapid, thorough assessment of patients' vasculature to determine an optimal site for PIVC placement beyond what is visible to the naked eye or achievable using traditional methods. The tool was designed to guide healthcare professionals towards successful first attempt PIVC insertions, thereby improving patient outcomes and efficiency of care. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: None.

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Catheterization, PeripheralClinical Decision-MakingAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolCluster AnalysisFemaleHumansInfantMaleProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesVeinspaediatric patientsperipheral intravenous accessPIV success ratesvascular accessvein visualisation technology

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PMID39422343
PMCPMC11487478

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