Tool to improve management of IV line placement
This study tests an algorithm (a step-by-step decision tool) to help healthcare teams manage peripheral IV lines. It may help reduce problems like failed IV access and improve how IV lines are handled over time.
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Who can take part
- You must be an adult (not a minor).
- You must need at least one peripheral IV line (an IV started in a hand/arm).
- You must be able to understand the study and give consent (or have consent from a permitted source).
- You should NOT already have an IV line or catheter in place when you arrive.
- You should not be in certain critical situations like shock, or have severe injuries (polytrauma) where the study does not apply.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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