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Choosing an intravenous securement system.

M Hanchett1, K Watts, L Y Kung

  • 1Express Scripts/Value Rx-IVTx Inc., St. Louis, Missouri 63043, USA. mhanchett@express-scripts.com

Home Healthcare Nurse
|June 26, 1999
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Home health nurses can now choose from various intravenous securement devices, moving beyond traditional gauze and tape. Selecting the right device can improve patient outcomes for infusion therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Practice
  • Medical Devices
  • Infusion Therapy

Background:

  • Traditional methods for securing intravenous (IV) lines, such as gauze and tape, are being replaced by advanced securement devices.
  • The evolution of IV securement technology offers new options for healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform home health nurses about available intravenous securement devices.
  • To guide nurses in selecting appropriate devices to enhance patient outcomes in infusion therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current intravenous securement device options.
  • Analysis of product features and benefits relevant to home health settings.

Main Results:

  • Multiple securement device alternatives to gauze and tape are available.

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  • These devices offer varied features for securement and patient comfort.

    • Conclusions:

    • Home health nurses require knowledge of diverse IV securement devices.
    • Informed device selection by nurses is crucial for optimizing infusion therapy outcomes.