Finding the steadiest hand for your IV

NCT ID NCT06518187

Summary

This study aimed to find the safest way to slide the plastic tube (catheter) off the needle during an IV start. Researchers watched how much the needle tip moved when nurses used one hand, two hands, or had a helper do it. The goal was to identify which technique causes the least needle movement to improve patient comfort and safety.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UF Health Shands

    Gainesville, Florida, 32608, United States

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