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Recent research provided eye-opening facts about the current status of PIV insertion skills in the USA.
53% of first stick attempts will fail[6]
Up to 90% of patients receive IV therapy[5]
Failed PIVC access drives up to 43% of PICC usage[7][8]
Foundational education focused on the insertion and care of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) is inconsistent and deficient.[1],[2]
Peripheral vascular access is the most common invasive procedure performed in healthcare.[3]
Approx 380 million PIVCs are sold in the United States annually.[4]
Up to 63% of IVs fail before completion of IV therapy.[5]
Thus, better skilled staff will prevent wastage of supplies and prevent delay of care and poor quality of care that may lead to deterioration in patients' condition and thus increase length and costs of treatment. Overall, the above findings make a very compelling case for increased investment in timely, expert vascular access assistance in your facility along with IV education & Hands-on skills training. IV National excels in providing both.
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