A Formalized Venous Assessment Process for Vascular Access Reduces Inequities Related to Race and Sex: A Propensity-Matched Analysis | Synapse
April 10, 2026
A Formalized Venous Assessment Process for Vascular Access Reduces Inequities Related to Race and Sex: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
Key Points
The study aims to evaluate how formalized venous assessment impacts racial and sex-related inequities in vascular access outcomes.
Conducted a propensity-matched analysis to compare outcomes.
Implemented standardized venous assessment and objective escalation to ultrasound.
Analyzed PIVC (Peripherally Inserted Venous Catheter) outcomes across diverse populations.
Significantly improved PIVC outcomes observed post-implementation of standardized assessment.
Elimination of noted racial disparities in vascular access cases.
Elimination of noted sex disparities in vascular access outcomes.
Abstract
Standardized venous assessment with objective escalation to ultrasound improves PIVC outcomes and eliminates observed racial- and sex-based disparities.