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Prolonged administration of Intravenous Medication through Midline compared to Standard peripheral intravenous cannula in childre

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Hospitalised children requiring vascular access
Anaesthesiology - Anaesthetics
Registration Number
ACTRN12620000724976
Lead Sponsor
Queenland Children's Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
128
Inclusion Criteria

1. Between 12 months and 18 years of age
2. greater than 2.5mm upper arm vein
3. The treating team have indicated that the patient is expected to require 4 or more days of peripherally compatible intravenous therapy
4. Informed consent to participate
5. Require the insertion of a new intravenous access device

Exclusion Criteria

1.Presence of a co-existent central venous access device
2.Non-English speakers without an interpreter
3.Children under care of department of communities or without a legal guardian
4.Thrombosed vessels in the upper arm distal to the axillar
5.Patient receiving end-of-life care
6.Previous enrolment in this study

Study & Design

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