The purpose of this study is to determine whether the BOA(R)-Constricting IV Band is superior to standard methods for starting an IV.
We will test the hypothesis that paramedics and nurses treating in- and out-of-hospital patients with a BOA(R)-Constricting IV Band, compared to paramedics using standard treatment, will have better success rates for peripheral IV access.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
467
Device applied in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Standard therapy
Houston Fire Department
Houston, Texas, United States
Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center
Houston, Texas, United States
Success
This outcome will measure self-reported success at starting the peripheral intravenous lines in the upper extremity of adults. Success is defined as an IV line through which blood may be aspirated and flushes freely without evidence of fluid extravasation. To be successful, the IV must be placed within a maximum of three attempts. We will report the number and percentage of patients with successful for both therapies.
Time frame: five minutes (average)
First Stick Success
This outcome will report the number of IV attempts as defined by the tip of the needle piercing the skin. The results for each IV attempt will be an ordinal number between one and three. We will compare the number and percentage of patients in each group (1, 2, or 3 sticks) between the two therapies.
Time frame: Five minutes (average)
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