Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10158760 | Journal of Emergency Nursing | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The use of a dedicated team for DVA reduces the lag time from physician orders to actionable diagnostics or administration of medication. A dedicated DVA technician is a concrete solution to threats of patient safety, as well as ED crowding, and has the potential to affect both patient- and department-level care.Contribution to Emergency Nursing Practice
- Peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter placement is a quintessential nursing task. Delays in establishing IV access can lead to risks to patient safety.
- Difficult venous access is a common issue, and improving venous access approaches can lead to tangible gains in patient and staff satisfaction, as well as emergency department workflow.
- The implementation of a dedicated difficult venous access team can generate a significant decline in the time needed to obtain IV access for critical diagnostics and medical interventions.
- Peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter placement is a quintessential nursing task. Delays in establishing IV access can lead to risks to patient safety.
- Difficult venous access is a common issue, and improving venous access approaches can lead to tangible gains in patient and staff satisfaction, as well as emergency department workflow.
- The implementation of a dedicated difficult venous access team can generate a significant decline in the time needed to obtain IV access for critical diagnostics and medical interventions.
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Authors
Madeleine MSN, MPH, RN, CEN, Barbara MS, RN, NEA-BC, Rebecca MSN, RN, Heather MSN, RN, Diana DNP, MSN, RN,