Children's veins are small and sometimes difficult to access during necessary medical treatment. When caregivers used ultrasound to guide placement of intravenous (IV) lines in children with presumed ...

Venipuncture and intravenous cannulation are significant sources of pain and stress for pediatric patients, and are often stressful for caregivers as well. However, quality improvement methods can ...

Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD) tackled the persistent issue of missed vessels for intravenous (IV) placement with the goal of enabling hospitalized patients to have a ‘one-stick stay.’ The Prevue II ...

(HealthDay News) – For children undergoing intravenous placement, music seems to have a favorable effect, with benefits also reported by parents and health care providers, according to a study ...

Intravenous (IV) injection is a common route for medical treatment worldwide as it induces rapid effects and allows continuous administration of medication by directly injecting drugs into the blood ...

Phlebitis and infiltration are complications due to intravenous (IV) therapy. They can cause swelling, pain, and changes in the skin around the IV insertion site. Treatment typically resolves symptoms ...

A research team has developed an intravenous (IV) needle that softens upon insertion, minimizing risk of damage to blood vessels and tissues. Once used, it remains soft even at room temperature, ...