04 October 2025 : Clinical Research
Improving Peripheral Venous Puncture Outcomes in ICU via Vein Grading Management
Yanlin Wang ABCDEFG 1, Xianna Zhu BCDF 1, Tong Li ABCDEF 1, Shengnan Wang BCF 1, Jia Xu B 1, Xiaodan Liu B 1, Meili Li B 2, Yue Wang ABEG 1*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.948786
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e948786
Table 2 Assessment criteria for venipuncture skill levels of ICU nurses. Nurse skill levels were determined based on both simulation (mock) assessment and clinical first-attempt success performance.
| Project | N1 level | N2 level | N3 level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mock assessment | <80 points | 80–90 points | >90 points |
| Clinical assessment | Successful single puncture for ≤1 patient | Successful single puncture for 2 patients | Successful single puncture for 3 patients |
| If the nurse’s scores fall across different levels in the simulation and clinical assessments, the lowest level will be assigned to ensure conservative and safe classification. ICU – Intensive Care Unit. | |||