Can Veinlite Reduce Complications Of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Placement ןn Children: Preliminary Results

Introduction: We have previously shown that the use of Veinlite during IV access can significantly improve the first time success rate of venous access in children.

Aim: This study was conducted to determine if the use of Veinlite during Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIC) placement can help reduce the complications of PIC placement in children.

Method: Children requiring PIC lines who were deemed difficult for IV access with a DIVA score of greater than 4 out of 5, were randomized to using Veinlite or Standard of Care to assist with PIC line placement. Three major end points were evaluated in this preliminary study - time to successful PIC placement, pain on a level of 1 to 10 and number of complications of PIC placement (Infiltration, Extravasation and Obstruction).

Results: A total of 139 children have been studied so far. Preliminary results show that time to successful PIC placement is reduced from 94 to 71 seconds (p<0.01), pain is reduced 4.81 to 3.39 (p<0.01) and complications are reduced from 18 to 8 (p<0.05).

Summary: We have shown in this preliminary study that the use of Veinlite during PIC placement in children can help reduce the time for PIC placement, pain to the patient and complications. Additional patients are being reduced to evaluate the different complications and catheter dwell time.