Peripheral I.V. Stabilization and the Rate of Complications in Children: An Exploratory Study

Authors

Nikki Laudenbach, St. Cloud Hospital, CentraCare HealthFollow
Carie A. Braun, Department of Nursing College of St. Benedict/St. John's University
Leigh Klaverkamp, St. Cloud Hospital, CentraCare HealthFollow
Sigrid Hedman-Dennis, Dpartment of Nursing, College of St. Benedict/St. John's University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Summer 2014

Abstract

Peripheral intravascular catheter insertion is the most common invasive procedure performed on the hospitalized child with a significant potential for complications. This study compared complication rates between a standard aseptic taping technique and a commercially-available adhesive anchoring device in 80 hospitalized children ages 2–17years. Eighteen (18) participants (22.5%) experienced a complication with occlusion being the most common (n =8) followed by infiltration (n =4), leaking (n =3), and dislodgement (n =2). There were no differences in complication rates or types between the two groups. This study provides evidence that a stabilization device may not be necessary in short-duration PIVs in children.

Recommended Citation

Laudenbach, Nikki; Braun, Carie A.; Klaverkamp, Leigh; and Hedman-Dennis, Sigrid, "Peripheral I.V. Stabilization and the Rate of Complications in Children: An Exploratory Study" (2014). Articles. 21.
https://digitalcommons.centracare.com/articles/21