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Key Insight: Up to 71% of ED patients receive at least 1 PIVC

Up to 71% of Australian emergency department (ED) patients receive at least one peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC).

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Key Insight: PIVC insertion cost per participant is A$22.79

PIVC insertion cost, including staff time and consumables per participant is A$22.79

Key Insight: Patients with difficult IV access reported feeling ignored or dismissed.

Patients with difficult IV access reported feeling ignored or dismissed.

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Key Insight: Reduce the risk of catheter colonisation and local infection

Where possible, avoid inserting PIVCs at the wrist or cubital fossa to reduce the risk of catheter colonisation and local infection

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Key Insight: Nursing staff hold primary responsibility for PIVC assessment

Nursing staff hold primary responsibility for PIVC assessment and ongoing management

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Key Insight: 38–41% of cannulas inserted in EDs are never used

Between 38–41% of cannulas inserted in emergency departments are never used

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