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Tongie1
INS standard -- PIV placed only for blood withdrawal

We do on occasion have patients that this practice would benefit; however, would like information from all who have adopted or trialed this practice before we initiate at our hospital.  Was it a valued practice with positive outcomes?  How long have you used this procedure?  etc.  Please help.  Thanks

tmhop
INS Standard

INS Standard 66 II  B - Blood Sampling via Vascular Access Device states that “Peripheral catheters should only be used for phlebotomy at the time of device insertion. The exception is short-term use, ie, anticipated need less than 48 hours, in which case the peripheral-short catheter should be used only for blood withdrawal, not for infusion of fluids or medications.”

/Tess Hopkins

Tongie1
yes, I am well aware

yes, I am well aware that this is a recommended standard, I am wanting personal/professional experiences before we implement in our hospital. 

Treasa Putthoff RN, CRNI
Lawrence Memorial Hospital IV therapy team
Lawrence, KS

Angela Lee
We do this successfully in

We do this successfully in our pediatric patient population using a 24 or 22 ga catheter for diagnostic tests or studies of less than 24 hour duration.

Tongie1
how long have you been doing

how long have you been doing this?

Treasa Putthoff RN, CRNI
Lawrence Memorial Hospital IV therapy team
Lawrence, KS

Angela Lee
decades.

decades.

Tongie1
Could you please provide me

Could you please provide me your procedure?  Do you apply a tourniquet?  Waste?  Syringe size?  Flush?  Average cath dwell time?  Sorry for so many questions.  I just hate reinventing wheel if someone else has perfected it.  I really appreciate all of your help.

Treasa Putthoff RN, CRNI
Lawrence Memorial Hospital IV therapy team
Lawrence, KS

Angela Lee
Please e-mail me at

Please e-mail me at [email protected] and I can answer your questions in more detail

Tongie1
thanks

thanks

Treasa Putthoff RN, CRNI
Lawrence Memorial Hospital IV therapy team
Lawrence, KS

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