Control Volume Analysis of the Infusion Rate in Cephalic and Median Cubital Veins Based on Infusion Bag Height and Peripheral Venous Catheter Inner Diameter: Application of Bernoulli’s Equation and Consideration of Frictional Forces
Jeongwon Han,1 Hanna Lee2 1College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; 2Department of Nursing, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangwon‑do, Republic of KoreaCorrespondence: Hanna Lee, Department of Nursing, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 150, Namwon-ro, Heun...
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| description | Jeongwon Han,1 Hanna Lee2 1College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; 2Department of Nursing, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangwon‑do, Republic of KoreaCorrespondence: Hanna Lee, Department of Nursing, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 150, Namwon-ro, Heungeop-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, 2640, Republic of Korea, Tel +82 33 760 8655, Fax +82 33 760 8641, Email hannalee@gwnu.ac.krPurpose: This pilot study aimed to provide basic data on intravenous infusion nursing by analyzing the infusion rate in the cephalic and median cubital veins depending on the height of the infusion bag and inner diameter of the peripheral venous catheter (PVC).Methods: While infusing 0.9% normal saline at 22 °C (room temperature) into elbow cephalic and median cubital veins, the infusion rate may be controlled by adjusting the fluid height and PVC diameter. To assess the validity of the laminar flow assumption, the study estimated the Reynolds number (Re) using the velocity obtained by applying Bernoulli’s equation considering the friction coefficient.Results: At a constant fluid height, the infusion rate increased with increasing PVC diameter. At a constant PVC diameter, the infusion rate increased with increasing fluid height. In a comparison between the cephalic and median cubital veins at constant fluid height and PVC diameter, the solution was infused at a higher rate into the cephalic vein, which was under lower venous pressure.Conclusion: The analysis of the infusion rate according to fluid height and PVC diameter provided basic data on intravenous infusion nursing. The results are expected to provide evidence for the standardization of intravenous infusion nursing.Keywords: catheterization, infusions, intravenous, nursing, patients |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cb8dc9262bb745fbbd9f0b43504005cf2023-11-23T17:07:56ZengDove Medical PressJournal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare1178-23902023-11-01Volume 163609361888469Control Volume Analysis of the Infusion Rate in Cephalic and Median Cubital Veins Based on Infusion Bag Height and Peripheral Venous Catheter Inner Diameter: Application of Bernoulli’s Equation and Consideration of Frictional ForcesHan JLee HJeongwon Han,1 Hanna Lee2 1College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; 2Department of Nursing, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangwon‑do, Republic of KoreaCorrespondence: Hanna Lee, Department of Nursing, Gangneung-Wonju National University, 150, Namwon-ro, Heungeop-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, 2640, Republic of Korea, Tel +82 33 760 8655, Fax +82 33 760 8641, Email hannalee@gwnu.ac.krPurpose: This pilot study aimed to provide basic data on intravenous infusion nursing by analyzing the infusion rate in the cephalic and median cubital veins depending on the height of the infusion bag and inner diameter of the peripheral venous catheter (PVC).Methods: While infusing 0.9% normal saline at 22 °C (room temperature) into elbow cephalic and median cubital veins, the infusion rate may be controlled by adjusting the fluid height and PVC diameter. To assess the validity of the laminar flow assumption, the study estimated the Reynolds number (Re) using the velocity obtained by applying Bernoulli’s equation considering the friction coefficient.Results: At a constant fluid height, the infusion rate increased with increasing PVC diameter. At a constant PVC diameter, the infusion rate increased with increasing fluid height. In a comparison between the cephalic and median cubital veins at constant fluid height and PVC diameter, the solution was infused at a higher rate into the cephalic vein, which was under lower venous pressure.Conclusion: The analysis of the infusion rate according to fluid height and PVC diameter provided basic data on intravenous infusion nursing. The results are expected to provide evidence for the standardization of intravenous infusion nursing.Keywords: catheterization, infusions, intravenous, nursing, patientshttps://www.dovepress.com/control-volume-analysis-of-the-infusion-rate-in-cephalic-and-median-cu-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JMDHcatheterizationinfusionsintravenousnursingpatients |
| spellingShingle | Han J Lee H Control Volume Analysis of the Infusion Rate in Cephalic and Median Cubital Veins Based on Infusion Bag Height and Peripheral Venous Catheter Inner Diameter: Application of Bernoulli’s Equation and Consideration of Frictional Forces Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare catheterization infusions intravenous nursing patients |
| title | Control Volume Analysis of the Infusion Rate in Cephalic and Median Cubital Veins Based on Infusion Bag Height and Peripheral Venous Catheter Inner Diameter: Application of Bernoulli’s Equation and Consideration of Frictional Forces |
| title_full | Control Volume Analysis of the Infusion Rate in Cephalic and Median Cubital Veins Based on Infusion Bag Height and Peripheral Venous Catheter Inner Diameter: Application of Bernoulli’s Equation and Consideration of Frictional Forces |
| title_fullStr | Control Volume Analysis of the Infusion Rate in Cephalic and Median Cubital Veins Based on Infusion Bag Height and Peripheral Venous Catheter Inner Diameter: Application of Bernoulli’s Equation and Consideration of Frictional Forces |
| title_full_unstemmed | Control Volume Analysis of the Infusion Rate in Cephalic and Median Cubital Veins Based on Infusion Bag Height and Peripheral Venous Catheter Inner Diameter: Application of Bernoulli’s Equation and Consideration of Frictional Forces |
| title_short | Control Volume Analysis of the Infusion Rate in Cephalic and Median Cubital Veins Based on Infusion Bag Height and Peripheral Venous Catheter Inner Diameter: Application of Bernoulli’s Equation and Consideration of Frictional Forces |
| title_sort | control volume analysis of the infusion rate in cephalic and median cubital veins based on infusion bag height and peripheral venous catheter inner diameter application of bernoulli rsquo s equation and consideration of frictional forces |
| topic | catheterization infusions intravenous nursing patients |
| url | https://www.dovepress.com/control-volume-analysis-of-the-infusion-rate-in-cephalic-and-median-cu-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JMDH |
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