A survey of paediatric difficult peripheral intravenous access in the emergency department and use of point-of-care ultrasound.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction/purpose

Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion can be challenging in children, with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) known to increase success rates. The objective of this study was to survey how emergency department (ED) clinicians identify and escalate paediatric patients with difficult intravenous access (DIVA), specifically the use of POCUS.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted in an Australian academic mixed ED that surveyed resident medical officers (RMOs), registrars, consultants and senior paediatric nurses. A 15 multiple-choice questionnaire evaluated clinicians experience with paediatric PIVC insertion, approach to identifying and managing DIVA and the use of POCUS or other adjuncts.

Results

Eighty clinicians (34.2% respons

SUBMITTER: Lam C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10493356 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature