3M Tegaderm I.V. Dressings - VIP score

1 3m tegaderm Dressings 3 Developed by Andrew Jackson, Consultant Nurse Intravenous Therapy and Care, Rotherham General Hospitals, NHS site appears healthyNo signs of phlebitis obSeRve CANNulA 0 One of the following is evident: Slight pain near site or slight rednessnear sitePossible first signs of phlebitis obSeRve CANNulA1 Two of the following are evident: Pain near site Erythema Swelling Early stage of phlebitis ReSITe CANNulA2 All of the following are evident & extensive: Pain along path of cannula Erythema Induration Palpable venous cordAdvanced stage of phlebitis or start of thrombophlebitis ReSITe CANNulA CoNSIDeR TReATmeNT4 All of the following are evident & extensive: Pain along path of cannula Erythema Induration Palpable venous cord PyrexiaAdvanced stage of thrombophlebitis INITIATe TReATmeNT ReSITe CANNulA5 Medium stage of phlebitis ReSITe CANNulA CoNSIDeR TReATmeNT3 ALL of the following are evident: Pain along path of cannula Erythema Induration vIP score should be evaluated during each shift and documented on the observation chartV.

2 I. P. score (Visual Infusion Phlebitis score ) 3m tegaderm IV score Card A6 107/03/2012 11:373m and Tegaderm are trademarks of the 3m Company. 3m Health Care limited 2012. GF294 For more information on 3m products, please visit our website: Health Care Limited3m House morley Streetloughboroughleicestershire le11 1eP Tel: 01509 611611 Fax: 01509 2372883M Ireland LimitedThe Iveagh buildingThe Park Carrickmines Dublin 18, IrelandTel: 01 2803555 Fax: 01 28035093 Veins of the hand and forearmVeins of the hand1 Digital Dorsal veins2 Dorsal metacarpal veins3 Dorsal venous network4 Cephalic vein5 basilic veinVeins of the forearm1 Cephalic vein2 median Cubital vein3 Accessory Cephalic vein4 basilic vein5 Cephalic vein6 median Antebrachial vein123456534213M Tegaderm IV score Card A6 207/03/2012 11:37