In Vivo Biomechanical Analysis of the Practitioner's Motion During a Peripheral Venous Catheter Insertion

In Vivo Biomechanical Analysis of the Practitioner's Motion During a Peripheral Venous Catheter Insertion

The aim of this study is to analyze the palpation and perforation motion performed by the practitioner during the insertion of a catheter while measuring the loads applied on the skin and the veins.

These experimental measures will be used for the design of a more realistic peripheral venous catheter insertion simulator in order to better prepare healthcare students for their first in vivo venous puncture.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy adult volunteer
• Aged between 18-25 yo or 60-75 yo
• IBM between 18,5-25 or superior or equal to 30
• Cognitive level compatible with oral communication, respect of safety instructions and understanding of realized acts
• Signed the study agreement

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals displaying coagulation disorders
• Individuals displaying skin lesions, scars or areteriovenous fistula on the ventral side of the forearm
• Individuals displaying a high infection risk
• Women that have been subject to a lymph node dissection on a malignant breast tumor
• Individuals not able to express their consent
• Individuals having a hierarchical link with the persons conducting this study
• Individuals currently participating to another research which includes an exclusion period