Baby stuck 5 times with new jelco 24g 5/8" iv catheters in optimal looking veins by peripheral intravenous (piv) placement expert rns.Blood return visualized, trouble advancing catheter in vein, which eventually blew the vein.New iv catheters not conducive for ease of use in babies, making the baby susceptible to multiple piv sticks and delaying treatment and care.Golden hour was not met, as piv access was not obtained in time.Iv fluids were started at after 1 hour and 30 minutes of admission.Father was at bedside the entire time and witnessed the process.Educator met with clinical nurse specialist (cns) and company to discuss issues with catheters.Jelco catheter.Smiths medical jelco 24g 5/8".
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