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Nurse vascular
20 Mar 2025

Management pathway for insertion of Peripheral Intravenous Cannula (PIVC) incorporating Difficult Intravenous Access (DIVA).

Did you know up to 59% of patients with cancer have difficult intravenous access (DIVA)? This means it is more challenging to successfully insert a peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) without employing advanced techniques such as using ultrasound. Patients can endure multiple attempts, sometimes up to 8-10 times to successfully insert a PIVC. This further contributes to poor vein health and patient experience.

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