Efficacy of Near-Infrared Vein Imaging for Difficult IV Placement

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Updated on 19 February 2024
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Summary

The objective of this project is to define the effectiveness and therefore the role of NIR vein finders in adult patients with difficult peripheral venous access. The specific objective of the proposed randomized controlled trial is to test the clinical success rate of placing peripheral venous catheters in 'difficult' access patients using traditional peripheral venous catheter placement compared to two established methods utilizing NIR vein imaging. The investigators hypothesize that the capability to successfully place lasting peripheral venous catheters is increased with the adjunct of the imaging technology, reducing the number of failed needle sticks, reducing the number of peripheral venous catheters placed throughout a patient's hospital stay, and reducing the need for more invasive catheters such as PICC lines.

Description

The efficacy of NIR vein finders beyond the first line approach, particularly in patients that have failed conventional peripheral venous access methods or in patients that are expected to be a "difficult stick", is not established. Conflicting results have been reported in the pediatric literature regarding the subjective benefit of NIR light devices in patients with perceived difficult peripheral intravenous access. In addition, knowledge about the efficacy of these devices in the adult inpatient setting is mostly unknown. The aim of the present study is to address these knowledge gaps.

Details
Condition Bronchus catheterised
Age 15years - 100years
Treatment Near Infrared Vein Imaging, Conventional IV placement
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04262947
SponsorLahey Clinic
Last Modified on19 February 2024

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Inclusion Criteria

non-pediatric in-hospital patients (15 years of age, inpatient and outpatient setting)
willing to provide research authorization
scheduled and consented to undergo peripheral venous cannulation of one of the upper extremities to be performed by one of the members of the Vascular Access Team
determined to be a difficult peripheral venous access defined by one of the following criteria in alignment to the A-DIVA scale to be assessed by one of the members of the Vascular Access Team [8]
failed inspection for more than one visible or palpable suitable vein through conventional methods
failed at least one attempt of peripheral venous cannulation through any methods
history of difficult peripheral venous access
greatest diameter of target vein less than 3mm determined by conventional methods

Exclusion Criteria

clinical contraindication for placement of peripheral venous catheter, including
severe bilateral upper extremity edema
severe bilateral upper extremity skin burn
severe bilateral upper extremity cellulitis
history of bilateral axillary lymphadenectomy
known severe cardiovascular or pulmonary compromise demanding minimization of procedure time, such as
severe shock with severe cardiovascular instability
active CPR
major uncontrolled hemorrhage
any condition for which the primary healthcare provider is requesting emergent venous access
scheduled PICC or midline catheter placement
non-English-speaking patients if an interpreter is not available
prisoner and any individual involuntarily confined or detained in a penal institution
impaired capacity to make informed medical decisions
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