This proposed study aims to fill this gap by investigating whether needle tip movement during catheter advancement is affected by whether the individual performing the insertion pushes the catheter off the needle themselves or if it is done by another person.
Participant arrives at the simulation setting. Participant undergoes orientation and consent. This includes orientation to study procedure and equipment, explanation of catheter advancement techniques, and informed consent process. Following consent, participant fills out Participant Questionnaire. Total time required: Approximately 10 minutes. Participant performs IV catheter insertion using 3 techniques: 1 (Self-advancement single hand), technique 2 (Self-advancement both hands), and technique 3 (second person assisted) in randomized order. Total time required: Approximately 5 minutes. Participant completes Participant Questionnaire. Participant's participation is concluded. In this study, the observation to be carried out is the total distance of needle tip movement while performing the initial intravenous catheter advancement off of the needle using three different catheter advancement techniques including: Self-advancement with one hand; Self-advancement with two hands; Catheter advancement by another individual.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Each participant will perform 3 simulated IV catheter insertions using each of the specified techniques. Participants will use the instrumented 16ga IV catheter to insert into the peripheral vascular access simulator. Needle tip movement (from intent of catheter advancement to 5mm of advancement off the needle) will be measured with 0.2mm accuracy using the electromagnetic tracking technology of the simulator. Data collected will include needle movement after simulated vein punction and during initial catheter advancement off the needle (in mm) which will be recorded within the simulation program and output as a de-identified Excel file
UF Health Shands
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Needle tip movement (displacement) in mm during initial advancement of a 16ga IV catheter off of its needle during simulated intravenous catheter insertion with three different catheter advancement techniques..
If there is a significant difference in needle tip movement during catheter advancement related to technique of advancement (one handed, two handed, two person) a preferred technique(s) can be identified
Time frame: 15 minutes
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