Long Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion Site and Catheter-related Complications in Antimicrobial Therapy

Zhejiang University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Antimicrobial

Treatments: Device: insert catheter

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06455228

2024-2233-01

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study applies long PIVCs to patients undergoing antimicrobial therapy, and compares the effects of different placement sites, aiming to provide a reference basis for patients undergoing antimicrobial treatment to select the optimal placement site, thus reducing complications, prolonging catheter retention time, and alleviating the patient's pain.

Full description

This study investigates the use of long PIVCs in patients undergoing antimicrobial therapy, and compares the effects of different insertion sites. The aim is to provide evidence-based recommendations for the optimal placement site for long PIVCs in antimicrobial treatment, with the goals of reducing complications, prolonging catheter retention time, and alleviating patient discomfort.

Enrollment: 90 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• ① estimated time of intravenous infusion ≥1 week; ② age: ≥18 years; ③ antimicrobial therapy was only used for treatment during hospitalization, with a pH value of 5-9 and osmotic pressure < 900 mOsm/L; and ④ patients were conscious and able to communicate normally; ⑤ the catheter-to-vessel ratio is less than 45%.

Exclusion criteria

• ① a history of radiotherapy, thrombosis, and trauma at the catheterization site and ② plans to discharge with a catheter during the study duration.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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90 participants in 2 patient groups

upper arm

Experimental group

Description:

①Evaluation: The puncture site was determined by senior nurses based on group assignment before placement. The depth and diameter of the pre-punctured vein were measured using ultrasound assessment, and the intima of the pre-punctured vein was examined without applying a tourniquet. ②Catheterization: A 3 Fr, 8 cm tip-opened long PIVC was used. Catheters were placed according to the designated sites for each group using ultrasound-guided and accelerated Seidinger techniques. After confirming catheter placement, needleless connectors and extension were attached, and the catheter was secured without tension using a sterile transparent dressing. ③Maintenance: Specialized nurses were trained to monitor and evaluate catheter function daily. Clinical nurses conducted routine maintenance until the study completion. Daily data were recorded and updated in computerized records.

Treatment:

Device: insert catheter

forearm

Other group

Description:

①Evaluation: The puncture site was determined by senior nurses based on group assignment before placement. The depth and diameter of the pre-punctured vein were measured using ultrasound assessment, and the intima of the pre-punctured vein was examined without applying a tourniquet. ②Catheterization: A 3 Fr, 8 cm tip-opened long PIVC was used. Catheters were placed according to the designated sites for each group using ultrasound-guided and accelerated Seidinger techniques. After confirming catheter placement, needleless connectors and extension were attached, and the catheter was secured without tension using a sterile transparent dressing. ③Maintenance: Specialized nurses were trained to monitor and evaluate catheter function daily. Clinical nurses conducted routine maintenance until the study completion. Daily data were recorded and updated in computerized records.

Treatment:

Device: insert catheter