Examining the impact of techniques and technologies on peripheral intravenous catheter insertion in childre

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: peripheral intravenous catheter failure; Public Health - Health service research

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622000034730
• Lead Sponsor: niversity Of Queensland

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-01-17
• Study Completion: 2024-01-31
• Last Update Posted: 22 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 250

Inclusion Criteria

All paediatric patients aged 0 - <18 years, admitted to the QCH and requiring insertion of a PIVC will be considered eligible for inclusion.

Exclusion Criteria

Children that are palliative, and/or PIVC in situ < 24 hours.
Children will be excluded from the ultrasound assessment component of the study if they are under the care of the department of communities and consent is not possible after attempting to contact the relevant case worker, or from a non-English speaking background without an interpreter.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
First time PIVC insertion success - One skin puncture to achieve successful PIVC insertion as indicated by the ability to infuse 5-10mL 0.9% NaCl without resistance or evidence of external swelling at PIVC insertion site.<br>This data will be collected on insertion and verified in the patient electronic medical record.[ At successful insertion of PIVC as demonstrated by successful infusion of fluid into the intravenous device without evidence of pain and or swelling]