Developing a Research base for Intravenous Peripheral catheter resites. The DRIP Trial. [ 2008 - 2009 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Claire Rickard (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr John Gowardman ,  Ms Damhnat Mccann ,  Prof Joan Webster ,  Prof Marianne Wallis

Brief description Most Australians will have an IV catheter (IV drip) in their hand or arm during a hospital stay. Catheter insertion is painful and costly. It is repeated during hospitalisation because it was thought catheters could only be used for 3-4 days without vein irritation or infection. Newer catheters and preliminary research suggest catheters can actually be used until no longer needed. This research will confirm whether this approach reduces pain and costs without increasing side effects.

Funding Amount $AUD 440,772.10

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant