Peripheral intravenous therapy infiltration/extravasation (PIVIE) risks and the potential for earlier notification of events using a novel sensor technology in a neonatal population.

Background: Intravenous (IV) therapy using short peripheral IV catheters (PIVC) is commonplace with neonatal patients. However, this therapy is associated with high complication rates including the leakage of infused fluids from the vasculature into the surrounding tissues; a condition referred to as, peripheral IV infiltration/extravasation (PIVIE).

Objective: The quality improvement project aimed to identify the prevalence of known risk factors for PIVIE in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and explore the feasibility of using novel optical sensor technology to aid in earlier detection of PIVIE events.

Octyl-butyl-cyanoacrylate glue for securement of peripheral intravenous catheters: A retrospective, observational study in the neonatal population.

Background: Evidence-based insertion and maintenance strategies for neonatal vascular access devices (VAD) exist to reduce the causes of VAD failure and complications in neonates. Peripheral intravenous catheter failure and complications including, infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, dislodgement with/without removal, and infection are majorly influenced by catheter securement methods.

Methods: A retrospective, observational study using routinely collected data on intravenous device use in a large neonatal intensive care unit in Qatar.

Effect of peripheral intravenous catheter type and material on therapy failure in a neonatal population.

Background: In neonatal settings vascular access devices are essential for treatment. However, their use is not without risks. The design and materials of peripheral vascular access devices have been evaluated amongst adult populations, but contemporary studies in neonatal settings are scant.