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Defining difficult intravenous access (DIVA): A systematic review.

Amit BahlSteven JohnsonKimberly AlsbrooksAlicia MaresSmeet GalaKlaus Hoerauf
Published in: The journal of vascular access (2021)
Considering the themes identified, an evidence-driven definition of DIVA is proposed: "when a clinician has two or more failed attempts at PIV access using traditional techniques, physical examination findings are suggestive of DIVA (e.g. no visible or palpable veins) or the patient has a stated or documented history of DIVA."
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