Efficacy of Vein Visualization Devices for Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Placement in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Purpose of Activity

To present a prospective, randomized controlled trial examining the efficacy of vein visualization devices compared with the routine method for insertion of peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters in preterm infants.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recall the background information helpful for understanding the study of the efficacy of vein visualization devices for preterm infants.
  2. Summarize the methodology of the study.
  3. Identify the results of the study.
Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Test Code: JPNN0119B
Published: Jan/Mar 2019
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Authors: Seda C¸ aglar, PhD, RN; Funda Buyukyilmaz, PhD, RN; Ilkay Bakoglu, RN; Sevil Inal, PhD, RN; Ozgul Salihoglu, MD
Specialties: Infusion, Neonatal