Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Bundle

The Effect of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Bundle on Catheter Insertion Success, Complication Development, and Procedure-Related Pain in Patients Presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Department

The study was designed to investigate the effects of a PIVC Bundle, which includes a vein visualization device and a vial (BD Neoflon™ Pro catheter), on catheter placement success, complications, procedure-related pain, and catheter length of stay in children aged 1-6 years who are scheduled for peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion.

The study sample included four groups: (1) vein visualization device (VGC) and Vialon Catheter Group, (2) VGC and Standard/Teflon Catheter Group, (3) Vialon Catheter Group, (4) Standard/Teflon Catheter Group/Control Group. Data were collected using the Socio-Demographic Data Collection Form, the Forced Intravenous Intervention Score, the PIVC Site Follow-up Form, the Infiltration Scale, the Extravasation Scale, the Phlebitis Scale, and the FLACC Pain Diagnosis Scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• must be between 1 and 6 years old.
• must be inserted PIC

Exclusion Criteria:

• must be shock or severe dehydration, unconsciousness.
• had a central catheter.
• must be inserted at the lower extremities.