The survey was conducted to assess clinical perceptions of the incidence and safety risks posed by IV dislodgements. Author Nancy Moureau, PhD, RN, CRNI, CPUI, VA-BC, is an internationally recognized expert and consultant in vascular access and the CEO of PICC Excellence.
Among the 1,561 clinicians surveyed across the United States, 68 percent reported that accidental dislodgement occurred “often,” “daily,” or “multiple times daily” in their institution. IV dislodgement was considered a safety risk to patients by nearly all survey respondents (> 95 percent).