Study on easier first-attempt IV insertion
This trial tests a new scoring method called A-DIVA to help nurses find a vein on the first try when starting an IV (VVP). It may reduce multiple needle sticks and improve comfort.
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Who can take part
- You must be an adult (legal age) and need an IV line placed in your arm
- You must be able to speak and understand French
- You must be enrolled in French health insurance (social security)
- You must be able to give written consent
- You need to have both arms and no condition that makes IV placement in the upper limbs unsafe
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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