Upper Limb Edema as Predictor of Difficult Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation

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Authors

Domenica Petta · Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

Khadija El Aoufy

Camilla Elena Magi · Turku PET Centre

Carolina Forciniti · Turku PET Centre

Alberto Lucchini · Turku PET Centre

Paolo Iovino · Turku PET Centre

Carla Amato · Turku PET Centre

Abstract

Upper-limb edema emerged as a strong, independent predictor of DIVA not currently included in the EA-DIVA score. Its immediate clinical detectability suggests its potential as a binary screening criterion for direct referral to ultrasound-guided cannulation.

Topics & Keywords

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity Intravenous Infusion Technology and Safety

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Infusion Nursing

Volume 49, Issue 2, pp. 82-89

DOI: 10.1097/nan.0000000000000625

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