TLC Splints

I.V. House TLC Splint vs. Traditional Armboard

IV Armboard vs. the TLC Splint: Which is Better?

The TLC Splint has become a popular choice for IV joint stabilization. Learn why nurses and patients prefer the IV splint over the traditional IV armboard.

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Immobilizers cost more and have a higher complication rate than I.V. House TLC Splints

Fewer Complications & Lower Material Costs Make A Big Impact

Hospitals may see a 55%–67% cost reduction, and fewer IV related complications when switching from immobilizers to I.V. House products.

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Parent and patient education can reduce incidence of IV therapy complications

Studies Indicate Parent and Patient Education Reduces Patient Harm

Teaching parents and patients how to spot and identify early warning signs of complications reduces patient harm and increases nurse efficiency.

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The TLC Splint is designed to facilitate safe, thorough, and efficient I.V. insertion site assessment

I.V. House Products Improve Site Access to Prevent Grades 3 and 4 Infiltrates

I.V. House products allow nurses to Touch, Look, and Compare the IV insertion site to the opposite extremity to look for early warning signs of complications.

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949XS TLC Splint with toe strap being applied

Tips for a Successful Medical Device Product Trial

Laying the groundwork and prepping your nursing team in advance leads to successful trials of any product or technology.

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I.V. House IV site protection products and TLC Splints make it easy for nurses to visually and manually assess the IV insertion site and surrounding tissue to detect early signs of problems.

Poll Results: Feedback from the Society of Pediatric Nurses 2021 Virtual Conference

Our poll at the 2021 Society of Pediatric Nurses Conference confirms peripheral IV insertion site access is important for spotting early signs of complications.

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Tapered strap ends for easier threading

Celebrating 30 Years of Collaboration with Nurses on Product Design

Recent TLC Splint product improvements were driven by nurse feedback to help make application easier and to improve patient comfort and safety.

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UltraDome on child's hand, with TLC Wrist Splint for stabilization

Review of INS Standards Part 3 of 3: Site Protection and Joint Stabilization

When used together securement, IV catheter site protection, and joint stabilization have been shown to reduce the risk of common IV therapy complications.

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959XL TLC Elbow Splint for older children up to average adults

TLC Elbow Splint for Adult IV Therapy is Now Available

Although the antecubital space is not ideal for IV therapy, it’s often used in emergency situations. The TLC Elbow Splint comfortably stabilizes the joint.

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Tips and Tricks sheets

TLC Splint Tips and Tricks Sheets Provide Useful Application Reminders

Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about the application of the Infant and Toddler TLC Wrist Splints, and Newborn and Infant TLC Foot Splints.

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