Nurses lack a clear, consistent protocol for when IV tubing must be replaced after disconnection or stagnation, leading to material waste and confusion.

Existing IV infusion standards are ambiguous about secondary tubing replacement after brief disconnection, forcing nurses to rely on personal judgment or overly conservative practices that waste supplies.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 25, 2026

Workarounds Described

uses KVO (keep vein open) to avoid disconnecting and replacing tubing

Implied Software Gaps

Protocol decision support tool that provides clear rules for tubing replacement after disconnection or stagnation

App Concept

TubingGuard Protocol

A digital reference tool that provides evidence-based, nurse-specific guidelines for IV tubing change intervals based on connection status, drug, and patient risk. Reduces waste and uncertainty by delivering clear, actionable protocols at the point of care.

Key Features

Evidence-based decision tree for tubing replacement after disconnection or stagnation
Integration with EHR to pull patient risk factors and medication data
Waste tracking dashboard to show cost savings
Quick-reference mobile app with barcode scanning for tubing types

Target Users: Hospital nurses, IV therapy teams, and nursing educators in acute care settings

Revenue Model: $4.99/mo per user subscription with free hospital-wide trials

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