ivWatch - A preventative Infiltration Sticker by https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03 Prevention of IV infiltration and Extravasation in Pedriatric Populations en-us 2023-10-02 21:17:18 UTC 2023-10-03 03:30:13 UTC hello@padlet.com What is ivWatch fbcvvcb8nx https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729301951 IvWatch is a small device that is placed above an IV site that uses analytical algorithms and infrared technology to detect if there has been intravenous infiltration or extravasation in adults or pediatric patients. The sensor can detect as little as 0.2 mL of fluid and an average of 2 to 3 mL of fluid. (ivWatch, 2019) The device is a small sticker that allows for flexibility for different IV insertion sites, and is then connected to a twelve foot fiber-optic cable that can be attached to the monitor. The monitor will alert the medical care team if there is less than 1 mL of fluid surrounding the vein and will turn bright yellow on the monitor screen. If there is further change from baseline after the IV site has been checked by the health care team, the monitor will turn bright red. These settings allow the health care team to be notified of changes in the IV site even when a change is not visible to the naked eye. 
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  • The health care team is notified in real time when there is a change in the intravenous site. 
    • This will decrease time in which patient injury can occur. 
    • This will allow the health care team to act quicker on the damaged site and remove the infiltrated IV and alert the health care provider if treatment is needed. 
  • Patients who are unable to speak due to intubation, age or medical condition may not be able to communicate when they are having pain at IV site, with the IvWatch, it breaks down those barriers in communication.
  • It is easily used, the sensor is flexible and can be place in any part of the body. 
  • It is latex free for those with allergies (ivWatch, 2019). 
  • It is compatible with MRI machines (ivWatch, 2019). 
    • ]]>     2023-10-02 22:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729321476     Cons of ivWATCH fbcvvcb8nx https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729321737
  • Not economically feasible for every department.
  • It is not 100% accurate. The device showed a 93.3% accuracy, although very accurate, there is still possibility of missing an infiltrated IV (Van Rens M et al., 2019).
  • The health care team may begin to rely too heavily on the monitoring system and not check the patients IV site as often or at all with the system unless alerted. 
    • ]]>     2023-10-02 22:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729321737     How it Works! fbcvvcb8nx https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729324680 https://youtu.be/GU-UsAfwjsY]]> 2023-10-02 22:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729324680 Team Members fbcvvcb8nx https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729325192 The team members I chose that wound benefit the team the most are as follows. 
    • Chelsea: Chelsea's strength is command which makes her beneficial to the team because there needs to be a designated leader of the group and her strength will help her to handle situations well and lead the group overall. 
    • Carter: Carters strength is communication which will help the team by helping to communicate the innovation well and present the material concisely and clearly.  
    • Faith: Faith is futuristic which will allow a fresh perspective the the team.
    • Matthew: Matthew is a maximizer which aids in the cohesiveness of group work and help everyone work together more efficiently. 
    • William: Williams strength is Woo, which will allow networking with other people for the team and creating a more positive environment among team members.
    ]]>     2023-10-02 22:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729325192     Strengths fbcvvcb8nx https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729325296 My five personal strengths are strategic, empathy, belief, discipline and developer. 
    • Strategic: Being Strategic will allow me to help my team when unexpected conflicts occur and will help guide them to find possible solutions. 
    • Empathy: Being an empathizer, this will help me to take into account the feelings of each team member and will help promote a more positive working environment where everyone can feel heard even if their idea is not chosen. 
    • Developer: This will help to utilize everyones ideas and assistance while making it all cohesive for the project at hand. 
    • Belief: Having the strength of "belief" demonstrates that I am passionate about things and will put in my all to make sure the project will do well. 
    • Discipline: Having discipline will help to keep the team on track and make sure that everything gets done when needed. 

    ]]>     2023-10-02 22:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729325296     References fbcvvcb8nx https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729325441 ivWatch, LLC. (2019, April 3 – 2019, April 9). ivWatch Sensor: Device Validation for Infiltrated Tissues. Identifier NCT04064229. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04064229

    McBride, C., et al. (2022). Comparing ivWatch Biosensor to Standard Care to Identify Extravasation Injuries in the Pediatric Intensive Care: A Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial, 12(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047765
     
    Medgadget Editors. (2020). ivWatch Monitors IV Placement Sites for Leakage, Now Cleared by FDA. https://www.medgadget.com/2020/07/ivwatch-monitors-iv-placement-sites-for-leakage-cleared-by-fda.html

    Van Rens M., et al. (2019). A new approach for early recognition of peripheral intravenous (PIV) infiltration: a pilot appraisal of a sensor technology in a neonatal population. Vascular Access 2019; 5(2):38-41. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33235/va.5.2.38-41

     
    ]]>     2023-10-02 22:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729325441     Opinions and Rationals fbcvvcb8nx https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729497953 Working in the Emergency Department, it is very easy to get caught up with a certain patient and not be able to check on other patients for a prolonged amount of time. The IvWatch allows for the nurse to be able to comfortably step away from their patient for the time being and know their patient will be getting their transfusion of medications safely. In my opinion, the largest population this device will be useful for will be for the pediatric patients in the ER. It is very difficult to get a good IV on pediatric patients under one years old and it is very common that their IV's will infiltrate. Typically a pediatric patient needs to be very sick to receive an IV and blood work and usually receive more vesicant drugs. This device will aid in decreasing patient harm for all patients but mainly for pediatrics who have no voice when they are in pain and have not been checked on for a prolonged amount of time. ]]> 2023-10-03 02:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729497953 IvWatch Sensor fbcvvcb8nx https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729520018 2023-10-03 02:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/fbcvvcb8nx/cm6z22a0045s4b03/wish/2729520018