New Podcast Feature: Dr Grace Xu on PIVCs in the Emergency Department

We’re excited to share a valuable new podcast featuring Dr Grace (Hui) Xu on the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Infusion Room podcast.

In Season 2, Episode 5, titled “The Hidden Risks of Routine IV Insertion in the Emergency Department,” Dr Grace Xu discusses the critical role of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) in emergency care, and why improving insertion practices, training, and patient involvement is so important for better outcomes. 

Dr Xu highlights the real-world challenges clinicians face in the emergency department, including:

• current PIVC insertion practices

• risks and complications associated with routine IV insertion

• the importance of evidence-based care

• improving care for patients with difficult venous access

• taking a more systematic approach to safer emergency care. 

Dr Grace Xu is an Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner and Senior Implementation Science Research Fellow based in Queensland, Australia, with a strong focus on improving vascular access care and reducing patient harm in emergency settings. 

This episode is a fantastic resource for clinicians, educators, and healthcare teams interested in:

• Emergency Department Vascular Access Practice

• PIVC care and complication prevention

• implementation of evidence-based standards

• patient-centred emergency care

We’re proud to see this important topic being shared on an international platform and encourage our community to listen, learn, and share.

Listen to the podcast: https://riverside.com/shared/exported-clip/4a003af1e244c35514b6

Why this matters

PIVCs are among the most commonly used medical devices in healthcare, yet they are not risk-free. Conversations like this help bring attention to practical improvements that can reduce complications and improve patient experience.

Thank you to Dr Grace Xu and the Infusion Nurses Society for spotlighting this important area of practice.