Accepted but Unacceptable: Peripheral IV Catheter Failure. Issue 3 (May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Helm, Robert E.; Klausner, Jeffrey D.; Klemperer, John D.; Flint, Lori M.; Huang, Emily
• Is Part Of: Journal of infusion nursing. Volume 38:Issue 3(2015:May/Jun.)
• Publication Date: 2015-05
• Subjects: bloodstream infection -- dislodgment -- infiltration -- occlusion -- peripheral intravenous catheter failure -- phlebitis; Infusion therapy -- Periodicals; Parenteral therapy -- Periodicals; Intubation -- Periodicals; Intravenous therapy -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Periodicals; 615.6
• DOI: 10.1097/NAN.0000000000000100
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1533-1458

Abstract

Abstract : Peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter insertion, the most common invasive hospital procedure performed worldwide, is associated with a variety of complications and an unacceptably high overall failure rate of 35% to 50% in even the best of hands. Catheter failure is costly to patients, caregivers, and the health care system. Although advances have been made, analysis of the mechanisms underlying the persistent high rate of peripheral IV failure reveals opportunities for improvement.