Detecting IV infiltrations using a Venoscope®

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1997

Publication Title

Journal of Intravenous Nursing

Volume

1

Issue

20

First page number:

50

Last page number:

55

Abstract

This research evaluates the Venoscope® for its ability to detect infiltrations when present (sensitivity) and to detect the absence of infiltrations when not present (specificity), and compares these findings with those obtained via ultrasonography. Healthy adult volunteers were randomly assigned to receive or not receive an intentionally made 5-ml normal-saline infiltration. The Venoscope® had a sensitivity of .92-.93 and a specificity of .89-1.0. Ultrasound had a sensitivity of .92-.93 and a specificity of .22-25. The Venoscope®, which is simple and easy to use, is a valid indicator of the presence and absence of IV infiltrations.

Keywords

Intravenous therapy – Equipment and supplies – Testing; Medical instruments and apparatus – Testing

Disciplines

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Equipment and Supplies | Nursing

Language

English

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