Vein Imaging Device on First-Attempt Success in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Catheterization, Peripheral; Catheters, Indwelling; Catheter Complications; Pain; Children

• Registration Number: NCT07006038
• Lead Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University

Brief Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of vein visualization device on catheter placement success and catheter-related complications during peripheral IV catheter insertion in pediatric emergency departments. This randomized controlled trial compares the group using a vein visualization device with the group using the standard method.

Detailed Description

There were two groups in this study: the vein imaging device and the control group.

The children to be included in this study consisted of pediatric patients who were admitted to the PED. There were two groups in this study: the vein imaging device and the control group. If the physician requested a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIC), the vein imaging device was applied to increase the first-attempt success of the PIC in one group. In addition, there was a control group in which any device was not used. One trained nurse who was a PhD student enrolled the participants who met the eligibility criteria.

The patients who were scheduled for PIC insertion were allocated to groups according to the randomization scheme. After providing information to the child and the parent, the investigator obtained consent from the parent, and the group assignment was determined. The patients in the control group did not receive any additional interventions and were observed during the PIC insertion after obtaining consent.

The PIC procedure time started when the tourniquet connected. In the vein imaging device and the control groups, communication with the child was maintained using the questions mentioned above during the procedure by the researcher nurse. When the phlebotomist nurse decided on the insertion site for the PIC, the PIC was attempted. If the PIC was inserted on the first attempt, the PIC procedure time stopped. If not, when the PIC was successfully inserted, the PIC procedure time was stopped. The PIC insertion time was recorded in minutes for successful PIC insertion. After the PIC insertion area was closed with dressing and the materials were collected, the child's pain was assessed by the PED nurse with the FLACC pain scale.

Complication signs and symptoms are monitored in the PIC area. If the PIC is to be removed for any reason, the reason and time of removal are recorded. PIC indwelling time was recorded. If it was removed due to a complication, the PIC area was followed up by grading with infiltration, extravasation, and phlebitis scales.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-05-30
• Primary Completion: 2023-06-03
• Study Completion: 2024-01-30
• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-28
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-05
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 206

Inclusion Criteria

• The physician must inform them that PIC must be inserted to administer medication and fluids
• The parent must voluntarily agree to participate in the study, consent form must be obtained from the parent

Exclusion Criteria

• The child presenting to the pediatric emergency department must be in shock or severely dehydrated, requiring urgent intervention
• No need for PIC
• Presence of a central venous catheter (since there will be no need for PIC)
• Selection of the lower extremities for PIC placement (since they may experience more pain and complication)
• Use of sedatives or analgesics before the PIC procedure (at least 4 hours before)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
procedural time	through the PIC insertion	procedural time for successful PIC insertion
PIC insertion success	through the PIC insertion	first-attempt PIC insertion success

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
PIC insertion related pain score	FLACC score evaluated 3 minutes after the PIC insertion	The FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) score related to the PIC insertion. The scale is scored in a range of 0-10, with 0 representing no pain. Assessment of score: 0 = Relaxed and comfortable 1-3 = Mild discomfort 4-6 = Moderate pain 7-10 = Severe discomfort/pain
PIC indwelling time	through the PIC stay (If the PIC is to be removed for any reason, the reason and time of removal are recorded, PIC indwelling time was recorded as hours)	PIC stay time

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dokuz Eylul University; 🇹🇷 İzmir, Turkey