Tracykg

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1. Placing PIV in stroke affected arm (Evidence Based research)

   Tracykg replied to Tracykg's topic in Infusion

   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 if it might not be the practice that I engage in. ...

2. Placing PIV in stroke affected arm (Evidence Based research)

   Tracykg replied to Tracykg's topic in Infusion

   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 the INS Standards of Practice , and I have seen ot...

3. Placing PIV in stroke affected arm (Evidence Based research)

   Tracykg posted a topic in Infusion

   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 not to place them in a stroke affected arm, I cann...