Evaluating the impact of external forces on peripheral intravenous catheter movement using ultrasound: A randomized pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A major contributor to peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) failure may be related to PIVC movement within the vein which is associated with vein wall damage. The magnitude of PIVC movement against the vein wall has not previously been quantified. This study aimed to examine PIVC movement within the vein when minor forces were applied to the PIVC.

Methods

This was a prospective, pilot trial including healthy volunteers in an outpatient research laboratory. The primary objective was to examine the in movement (millimeters) of the PIVC using ultrasound with external pull forces (4, 5, and 6 lbs; 1.8, 2.3, and 2.7 kg, respectively) applied to the PIVC in random order.

Results

Participants (N = 11) were aged 40.36 ± 16.10 years with 54.55% being Male.

SUBMITTER: Bahl A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11849247 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature