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A Place to Learn What’s New at I.V. House

Working with nurses, I.V. House continues to update products and educational tools that help deliver on the promise of improved patient safety and increased nurse efficiency. In this blog you’ll find tips for applying I.V. House products, tools to help you select the best product for your patient, new product announcements, trial results, and recent product improvements.

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I.V. House IV therapy products

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IV Therapy Then and Now: An Evolution in Patient Care and Safety

December, 2023

IV therapy has made significant advancements since its origins, developing more effective IV stabilization tools and assessment methods.

Prevent IV Site Complications

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How to Avoid Infiltration and Extravasation During IV Therapy

October, 2023

IV site complications may be prevented by using the proper IV insertion and securement techniques and by performing regular assessments.

Favorite Posts

TLC Splint wall hanger organizer

Developing Efficient Stocking Solutions Comes From 30 Years of Experience

Delivering on the promise of improved patient safety and increased nurse efficiency is our commitment to you from trial through rollout.

Video instruction available on I.V. House website

Watch: Tutorial Videos for All I.V. House Products

The Directions for Use online training tool provides video instructions for all I.V. House joint stabilization and IV insertion site protection products.

UltraDressing 730L Hand and 939XL-Ultra wrist splint armboard on older adult patient

How Our Products Help Prevent IV Therapy Complications for Adult Patients

I.V. House products protect the IV insertion site, allow active patients to participation in routine self-care, increase dwell times, and reduce injuries.

TLC Splint Trial at Cardinal Glennon

Case Study: Cardinal Glennon Completes Successful Product Trial of TLC Splint

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital completed a successful product trial in 2022, reducing PIVIEs and increasing nurse efficiency.Read more

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.Read more

IV Patient Safety—I.V. House UltraDressing and 939L TLC Wrist Splint

The Current State of IV Therapy: Potential Harm, Costs, and Solutions

When best practices are followed, including visual and manual assessments, health care providers can reduce common complications of IV therapy.Read more

I.V. Patient Safety

Features & Benefits: New 330 & 730 Series I.V. House UltraDressing Fabric

The new I.V. House® UltraDressing can improve patients’ comfort and make monitoring IV insertion sites easier for nurses and healthcare staff.Read more

Nursing staff meeting

7 Tips for Keeping Your Staff on Track After a New Product Rollout

Adopting new products and practices can be a challenge. We’ve gathered our top 7 tips for keeping your team on track to ensure better patient outcomes.Read more

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.Read more

Education helps nurses feel confident with new I.V. House TLC Splint armboards

A Successful Product Rollout Helps Improve Processes and Reduce Injuries

A new product rollout is an opportunity to help improve outcomes for patients. Coordination among departments and nurse education is imperative for success.Read more

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.Read more

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