A quick check to help doctors find difficult IV access and protect your veins
This study tests a simple scoring tool that helps doctors figure out which patients might be hard to start an IV on, so they can protect the veins for future needs. If you are an adult coming into the hospital, using this tool may help preserve your veins and improve your care.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must be able to give written permission to take part.
- You must be covered by a social security or similar health system.
- You must not be in an intensive care unit.
- You must not have a psychiatric condition or be under psychiatric care.
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have a terminal (dying) condition.
- You must not be receiving certain types of chemotherapy or very concentrated solutions through a vein.
- You must not be enrolled in another interventional research study.
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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