A peripheral intravenous catheter is the most commonly used vascular access device in medicine. Primary objective is to compare insertion and handling of two peripheral intravenous catheters in clinical routine.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
2,340
Intravenous access according to Instructions For Use
Klinik für Anästhesiologie mit Schwerpunkt operative Intensivmedizin CVK/CCM, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Universitätsklinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin Tübingen
Tübingen, Germany
Incidence of successful puncturing on the first attempt
Time frame: From catheter fixation until the stay in operation theatre and/or recovery room up to 12 hours
Rate of insertion failures
Time frame: From catheter fixation until the stay in operation theatre and/or recovery room up to 12 hours
Rate of difficulties to insert catheter and to withdraw the needle with regard to:Penetration characteristics of the needle, insertion and movement of catheter
Time frame: From catheter fixation until the stay in operation theatre and/or recovery room up to 12 hours
Rate and number of testing of ease of moving
Time frame: From catheter fixation until the stay in operation theatre and/or recovery room up to 12 hours
Rate and number of recannulation
Time frame: From catheter fixation until the stay in operation theatre and/or recovery room up to 12 hours
Rate, number and kind/extend of blood emission
Time frame: From catheter fixation until the stay in operation theatre and/or recovery room up to 12 hours
Incidence of needle stick injuries
Time frame: During catheter fixation
Condition of fixation after completion of catheter insertion
dry and clean, moisturized, soiled?
Time frame: During catheter fixation until directly after catheter insertion
Rate of adherence to standard application requirements of catheter placement
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Time frame: During catheter fixation until directly after catheter fixation
For Vasofix Safety: Rate and nature of use of application port
Time frame: From catheter fixation until the stay in operation theatre and/or recovery room up to 12 hours
General judgment of catheter (school class grading)
Time frame: From catheter fixation until the stay in operation theatre and/or recovery room up to 12 hours
Adverse Events
Time frame: From catheter fixation until the stay in operation theatre and/or recovery room up to 12 hours