During the 7th World Congress of Vascular Access 2022 ( WoCoVA ) in Greece, Mrs. C. Girgenti, MSN, RN, VA-BC, presented the study : Impacting Neonatal Patient Care : Reducing Needle Sticks, with an Extended Dwell Catheter.
The conclusion is that the use of an EPIV for neonates :
- Provides more reliable access
- Improves neurological growth and developmental care
- Increases dwell times
- Results in fewer needle sticks and trauma
- Reduces the risk of infection
- Reduces supply costs and nurse time
Authors: Tara M. Daly, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC, VA-BC™; Constance Girgenti, MSN, RN, VA-BC™
Link to the study : Journal of the Association for Vascular Access (2021) 26 (3): 12–18.
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