Developing a research base for intravenous peripheral cannula re-sites (DRIP trial). A randomised controlled trial of hospital in-patients
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Article Title | Developing a research base for intravenous peripheral cannula re-sites (DRIP trial). A randomised controlled trial of hospital in-patients |
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ERA Journal ID | 14088 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Webster, Joan (Author), Lloyd, Sophia (Author), Hopkins, Tracey (Author), Osborne, Sonya (Author) and Yaxley, Maria (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Nursing Studies |
Journal Citation | 44 (5), pp. 664-671 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2007 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | Oxford, United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0020-7489 |
1873-491X | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2006.02.003 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020748906000654?via%3Dihub |
Abstract | Background: There is currently no high grade evidence on which to base decisions about the frequency of intravenous cannula re-sites. Objective: To assess the safety of changing peripheral venous cannulas when clinically indicated. Design: Randomised controlled trial. Setting: A tertiary referral hospital in Brisbane, Australia. Participants: Two hundred and six hospitalised patients from surgical, medical and orthopaedic wards. Interventions: Peripheral intravenous cannulas were re-sited only when complications occurred (intervention group) or every 3 days (control group). Main outcome measures: The primary endpoint was any unplanned cannula removal, the secondary outcome was cost. Results: Forty six patients had unplanned removals in the intervention group compared with 41 in the control group [relative risk 1.12, 95% confidence interval 0.81-1.55 (p = 0.286)], a non-significant difference. Total duration of peripheral cannulation was similar in both groups (mean 123.3 h in the intervention group and 125.9 h in the control group: P = 0.82) but significantly more re-sites occurred in the control group (167 in intervention group, 202 in the control group: p = 0.022). Cost of cannula replacements in the intervention group was AUD$3,183.62 and in the control group AUD$3,837.56 (p = 0.006). Conclusion: Re-siting peripheral venous cannulas when clinically indicated compared with changing them routinely every 3 days does not lead to more complications and reduces costs. |
Keywords | clinical trials; cost and cost analysis; infusions; intravenous |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420501. Acute care |
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Byline Affiliations | Department of Health, Queensland |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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