John Paoletti and his nursing colleagues realized something was wrong with the needles used to start patients’ IV catheters: When they pulled the needle out of a patient’s arm, the needle didn ...

Working with children aged 8-12 years, the preliminary study found that two new nurse-led techniques show promise in reducing needle fear in primary-aged children: ...

A new needle addresses that issue by softening upon insertion into the patient's body – plus it reduces the likelihood of needle-poke injuries. SUBSCRIBE LOG IN ...