Pain and Satisfaction Perceptions of Ultrasound-Guided Versus Conventional Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: While many emergency department (ED) patients need peripheral vascular catheterization, diagnosis and treatment are often delayed by difficult intravenous access (DIVA).

Aims: This study of ED patients with DIVA was designed to evaluate ultrasound (US)-guided peripheral intravenous (IV) catheterization, compare it with conventional catheterization, and analyse patient pain and satisfaction regarding catheterization.

Design: Randomized controlled clinical trial.

A Qualitative Approach to Exploring the Impact of the Gay Identity Formation Process.

Background: Most gay men experience difficulty in coming to terms with their sexual orientation, with their health, wellbeing, and quality of life potentially affected by unpleasant experiences often associated with the formation of their gay identity. It is therefore important for nurses to understand the needs of gay men so that they can accompany them and provide quality care during and after the identity formation process.

Objective: The aim of the study was to explore and describe the identity formation and coming out experiences of gay men.

Development, Diagnostic Sensitivity, and Prognostic Accuracy of the Adult-Difficult Venous Catheterization Scale for Emergency Departments.

Introduction: Difficulty in accessing peripheral veins in emergency departments increases patients' discomfort and impedes their diagnosis. The objective of this study was to develop and test the prognostic accuracy of an easily applied scale to measure difficult venous access to peripheral veins in emergency departments, called the Adult-Difficult Venous Catheterization scale.

Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in adults from the hospital catchment area attending the emergency department.

Evolution of Job Satisfaction and Burnout Levels of Emergency Department Professionals during a Period of Economic Recession.

Satisfaction at work has been found to be a predictive factor of permanency. On the other hand, burnout has been associated with financial loss. The purpose of this study was to analyse the levels of satisfaction and burnout of professionals in a hospital emergency department and make a comparison with results from the same service during the economic recession in 2012.

[Ultrasound-guided peripheral catheterization].

Background: Peripheral catheterization is a technique that can be difficult in some patients. Some studies have recently described the use of ultrasound to guide the venous catheterization.

Objective: To describe the success rate, time required, complications of ultrasound-guided peripheral venous catheterization.