Infrared Devices Versus Traditional Palpation Approach for Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of infrared (IR) devices versus the traditional palpation technique for first-attempt success of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion in adults.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Data sources

A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus and CINAHL was conducted on 28 May 2024 and included articles in English or French published from 1st January 2000 onwards.

Review methods

Eligible studies included RCTs comparing IR devices with the traditional palpation method for PIVC insertion in adults. The primary outcome was first-attempt success. Secondary outcomes included overall success, number of attempts, cannulation

SUBMITTER: Drugeon B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12810616 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature