Survey of Ultrasound-guided Peripheral Intravenous Practices: A Report of Supply Usage and Variability Between Clinical Roles and Departments
In this article, the authors publish results from a 2019 survey of 1,475 participants, representing a diverse demographic of clinicians who perform ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (UGPIV) insertions. Variabilities between procedures and supplies were analyzed and discussed within different departments and revealed a need for clinical education on guidelines and compliance to promote standardization of supplies for UGPIV procedures.
