IV catheter use study in children in the ER
This study looks at how IV catheters work in children who come to the emergency room and need an IV for at least 24 hours. It will help doctors understand the best ways to use and care for IVs in kids.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 0 and 18 years old
- Your child has or will have an IV line that stays in for at least 24 hours
- You or your child (if old enough) sign a consent form agreeing to be in the study
- Your child does not already have a central line (a special IV that goes into a big vein near the heart)
- Your child does not need emergency surgery that requires an IV placed while asleep
- Your child does not have skin breaks, rashes, or infections where the IV will go
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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