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Standard versUs peRForated peripheral intravenous catheter. The SURF trial: a pilot randomised controlled trial

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
vascular access failure (due to occlusion, infiltration, phlebitis, dislodgement)
IV extravasation
Anaesthesiology - Anaesthetics
Registration Number
ACTRN12619001780145
Lead Sponsor
Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
101
Inclusion Criteria

greater than or equal to 18 years of age
PIVC required for injection of contrast as part of Cancer Care diagnosis, prognosis, and/or treatment (outpatient or inpatient)

Exclusion Criteria

PIVC inserted under emergency condition
Laboratory confirmed bloodstream infection (within previous 48 hours)
Non-English Speaking Background (NESB) without interpreter
Patient receiving end of life care
Cognitive barrier to consent
Previous enrolment in the study
•Known difficult intravenous access/ultra sound guided placement regularly required

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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