The Phlebitis Scale does mean something.. | Infusion Nurse Blog

Nurses know that phlebitis is the inflammation of the vein and is considered an adverse patient outcome. Vascular access sites should be routinely assessed for signs and symptoms of phlebitis , as well as the severity of phlebitis. According to the Infusion Nurses Society(INS) Standards of Practice, a standardized scale that is valid, reliable, and clinically feasible should be used.  For the adult population, two phlebitis scale have demonstrated validity and reliability.

One of the two scales is the phlebitis scale from the Infusion Nurses Society that many infusion nurses have used for years.

Phlebitis Scale (from the Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice 2011 S47)
Grade 0 – No symptoms
Grade 1 – Erythema at access site with or without pain
Grade 2 – Pain at access site with erythema and/or edema
Grade 3 – Pain at access site with erythema and/or edema, streak formation, palpable venous cord.
Grade 4 – Pain at access site with erythema and/or edema, streak formation, palpable venous cord greater than 1 in in length; purulent drainage.

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China Too Connected to IV Meds - Nursing Link

Walk into any hospital or clinic in China, especially in winter, and the crowds connected to IV drips swiftly confirm the worries of experts here that China is overdosing on IV meds, often for minor ailments.

Per capita consumption of antibiotics, commonly given by IV rather than the cheaper method of pills or injections, is 10 times the world average, said Wu Zhen, vice director of the State Food and Drug Administration, in December, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.

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Watts, H. David : Starting the I.V.

This poem explores the act of inserting an intravenous line (I.V.) into a patient just prior to induction of anesthesia or sedation. The physician-narrator is initially full of bravado, stating "I am good at this" and "I'm the best". The physicality of the act is detailed: the vein "lies stretched and succulent" and the needle "waits / like a mosquito attached / by its sucker." By the end of the second stanza, however, when the I.V. has been successfully inserted, the significance of this seemingly simple medical intervention is stated: "I am suddenly aware / I am connected to his brain.

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Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) Portal | Home Content

As a healthcare professional, you recognize the importance of preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and keeping your patients safe. Yet, even with advances in modern-day medicine, HAIs persist. Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) have the highest patient mortality and the highest financial cost of any HAIs.

The good news: Scientific evidence demonstrates — time and again — that CLABSIs are preventable!
 
Why are CLABSIs so prevalent and how can they be prevented?

This “I Believe in Zero CLABSIs” website was created to be a comprehensive, multidisciplinary resource to discuss and answer questions about CLABSIs while providing resources and answers.

Here you will find information on the root causes of CLABSIs and the tools you need to address this devastating — and preventable — problem.

  Throughout this website, you will find tools, resources, case studies, and personal stories of success to prepare you — and inspire you — to help all healthcare institutions achieve ZERO CLABSIs.

These credible, proven strategies have been shared by the most renowned experts in the field. They are led by Dr. Peter Pronovost and represent a broad spectrum of clinical experts.

We not only believe in Zero CLABSIs — we know it is possible, and these tools and resources will show you how.

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Venoscope - The Vein Finder

Venoscope, LLC has been the leader in utilizing LED technology for transillumination since 1989. It holds patents for its Venoscope® pediatric and adult transilluminator as well as patents for its Neonatal Transilluminator, both utilizing LED technology. The Venoscope® isproducts have FDA 510k premarket approval.

Venoscope, LLC company and sales distribution offices are located in Lafayette, LA. Our friendly staff stands ready to answer any questions you may have as. We will conduct an In-Service over the phone if you desire to prove how easy it is to learn and use.

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