Because I have a project that requires such. Also, there seems to be a difference of opinion among nurses as to whether this is an acceptable practice. Evidence-based research changes practice, even...
Thank you for your replies. I know the reasons for not placing an IV (or other vascular access device) in a stroke affected arm, and that sometimes they are placed out of necessity. I have looked at...
My infusion center does not place PIV's in a stroke affected arm, but we are finding this practice in the hospital when placed by bedside nurses. Although I can find snippets of information that says...