Peripheral IV catheters are among the most common medical devices used in U.S. hospitals, yet they remain vulnerable to failure. Accidental dislodgement, often caused by patient movement, tangled tubing, or unsecured lines, can interrupt therapy, increase nursing workload, and negatively impact patient experience. Recent research highlights the seriousness with which healthcare systems are addressing these challenges.

A 2025 systematic review titled Quality Improvement Interventions for Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Nursing Practices, examined quality improvement interventions aimed at improving peripheral IV catheter (PIVC) outcomes and nursing practices. The review highlights a consistent theme: device-related complications and workflow inefficiencies remain a major focus of ongoing quality improvement efforts, and incremental improvements in IV care can have meaningful effects at scale.

The study makes one point clear—improving PIVC outcomes depends on solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing IV workflows without increasing complexity.

That’s where the Orchid™ Safety Release Valve (SRV) can make a difference.

A Purpose-Built Approach to Preventing IV Dislodgement

Designed to separate under minimal tension, the Orchid SRV helps prevent accidental dislodgment of IV lines, reducing the risk of complications and the need for repeated insertions. For pediatric patients, these risks are even greater, especially for those in the NICU and PICU, who may move unpredictably or tug at their lines.

Indicated for patients two weeks old and up, the Orchid SRV provides an important safeguard. By disconnecting under minimal tension while maintaining a sterile barrier, the Orchid™ SRV helps reduce dislodgement events, spares young patients repeated needle sticks, lowers the risk of infection, and gives caregivers greater confidence in the continuity of care. These avoided complications translate into meaningful savings for hospitals, reducing unplanned supply use, minimizing room turnover delays, and freeing clinicians from time-consuming IV restarts.

Benefits of the Orchid SRV

• Reduce IV dislodgements and avoid unnecessary restarts

• Enhance patient safety and satisfaction

• Create a sterile barrier when tension occurs

• Minimize exposure to sharps injuries

• Preserve continuity of care

• Free up nursing time for higher-value patient care

• Reduce supply waste and hospital costs

Reference:

Cho, Hyun-Jung, and Eun-Kyung Kim. Quality Improvement Interventions for Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Nursing Practices: A Systematic Review. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, vol. 40, no. 1, 2025, pp. 12–21. PubMed, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39999198/

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