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Full NameDr Peter Carr
School of Nursing & Midwifery
University of Galway
Webpage:universityofgalway.ie
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vascular access and infusion therapy
- Emergency Medicine
- Nursing
Our vascular access and infusion therapy research group focuses on improving how intravenous therapies are delivered to people with cancer, sepsis and critical illness through nurse‑led clinical research, simulation and MedTech innovation. Current flagship projects include the CÚRAM‑funded SIMETRIC programme, which uses high‑fidelity simulation and eye‑tracking to understand ultrasound‑guided catheter insertion and has completed the first nursing‑led randomised controlled trial in this space. We investigate mechanisms of peripheral intravenous catheter and vascular access device failure, haemodynamic and vessel‑health impacts of different devices, and strategies to reduce treatment delays and complications in systemic anticancer therapy.
The group runs a PhD pipeline (three candidates, two due to defend in 2026) and collaborates closely with international partners in Australia and elsewhere, supported by funding from CÚRAM, national cancer and health services bodies, and industry. Recent and forthcoming publications span vascular access device outcomes, nurse education in systemic anticancer therapy, and quality‑of‑life measures, positioning the lab as a leading site for nurse‑led trials and MedTech evaluation in vascular access. https://research.universityofgalway.ie/en/persons/peter-carr/publications/
Mechanistic causes of PIVC failure
Multicentre, prospective study combining ultrasound, haemodynamic monitoring, and device‑level observations to identify vein, catheter and therapy factors that drive early PIVC failure and tissue injury in high‑risk oncology and acute‑care populations.
Vascular access specialist teams
Cluster or stepped‑wedge study evaluating the introduction of Nurse/MDT‑led vascular access specialist teams versus usual care, measuring device selection appropriateness, failure/complication rates, treatment delays, and cost‑effectiveness across multiple hospitals.
Midline catheters versus PICCs for OPAT
Pragmatic randomised trial comparing midlines and PICCs for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy, focusing on completion of therapy without device‑related complications, patient experience, and total episode cost (including insertion, complications, and unplanned admissions).
Ultrasound‑guided vein selection algorithm
Development and validation of an ultrasound‑based “right vein, right device” decision tool, linking vein calibre/depth, therapy characteristics, and patient factors to short‑ and long‑term vascular access outcomes.
Simulation and eye‑tracking for training
Simulation‑based study using eye‑tracking to characterise expert vs novice performance in ultrasound‑guided cannulation, then testing a targeted training curriculum to see if it improves first‑attempt success, decision‑making, and long‑term device performance.