use of visual infusion phlebitis score to care and control

PIVCs must be removed if clinically indicated as per the VIP score, or replaced every 72 hours The PIVC must be visibly checked and VIP score recorded each

Visual infusion phlebitis Use the table below to monitor any increased redness around the PICC entry point VIP score, Description, Example, Action

vip 77 The use of the visual infusion phlebitis score toolfor the assessment of the early signs of phlebitis along with prompt removal of peripheral intravenous

vip168 Patients with PVCs were assessed by the auditor and VIP scores assigned The auditor then transcribed the latest practitioner-assigned VIP score