Investigating the Efficacy of Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion using Imaging technology compared to Combined palpation and visualization for first-time insertion success. The EPIC randomised controlled trial.
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion failurePublic Health - Health service research
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12621000206820
- Lead Sponsor
- Griffith University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 164
Inclusion Criteria
1.Between 0- 365 days and 18 years of age
2.The treating team have indicated that the patient will require intravenous therapy
3.Informed consent to participate
4.Conscious for insertion of PIVC
5. Inpatient at Queensland Children's Hospital
Exclusion Criteria
1.Non-English speakers without an interpreter
2.Children under care of department of communities or without a legal guardian
3.Patient receiving end-of-life care
4.Previous enrolment in this study
5.Previously documented high-risk Difficult Intravenous Access (DIVA)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method First time insertion success: The number of PIVCs successfully inserted on first needle puncture as evidenced by blood flashback and ability to infuse 2-10mL (age appropriate) 0.9% sodium chloride without signs of swelling or pain at the insertion site.<br>This data will be collected on insertion and verified in the patient electronic medical record.[ At conclusion of study participation]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method