Nurse intervention to reduce blocked IV lines in emergency
This study tests whether a brief conversation with a nurse can reduce unnecessary IV catheters (small tubes inserted into veins) that become blocked in the emergency department. The goal is to improve care efficiency and patient comfort.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You arrived at the emergency department and were triaged (assessed for urgency) as moderately or less urgent (level 3 or 4)
- You need a blood draw and will have an IV catheter placed
- You can read, understand, and verbally consent to participate
- You are enrolled in a French social security program
- You do not have a pre-existing IV line
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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