Improving the Visibility of Intravenous (IV) Site in Pediatric Patients to Reduce IV Site Related Complications - An Evidence-based Utilization Project.

Purpose: This project aims to improve the visibility of the IV site using more adhesive transparent dressings to attain 90% compliance based on the frequent and proper inspection of the IV site and decrease the incidence of IV complications.

Design And Method: The project was conducted in a 43-bedded general pediatric ward from March 2016 to February 2017. To address the poor visibility of the IV site due to bandaging caused by poor adhesive strength of the IV securement dressing, a more adhesive securement dressing was introduced.