Scalp IV's

I am an RN in a PED, and use scalp veins fairly often. As several other posters have said, they are certainly more "humane" than multiple sticks! I once had an 8 day old pt who was sent to us by an OSH who had had 23 PIV attempts. I established a scalp vein with one stick. Also, PIV's on extremities of infants rarely draw well. Scalps and saphs can be your only hope! Just be sure to prep the parents prior to starting the line! =)