ABSTRACT
 More than 90% of hospitalized patients require
peripheral intravenous (IV) access for the delivery
of fluids, nutrition, or medication. Peripheral IV
site complications, such as infiltration and phlebitis,
account for
the greatest risk to most patients
receiving
infusion therapy.
These
complications
may
result in substantial
acute or chronic
injury,
which
may
be further exacerbated
if the affected
individual
is a child.
Evidence suggests that the
implementation
of bedside-nurse training and
more
frequent assessment will reduce the risk for
peripheral
IV site complications. This
project evaluates
the implementation
of these interventions
on
a pediatric acute care unit.