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Burdeu G, Rasmussen B, Lowe G, Considine J. Acute care nurses' decisions to recognise and respond to patient improvement: A qualitative study. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:4445-4454. [PMID: 39107902 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 10/11/2024]
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AIM To explore and describe acute care nurses' decisions to recognise and respond to improvement in patients' clinical states as they occurred in the real-world clinical environment. DESIGN A descriptive study. METHODS Nine medical and eleven surgical nurses in a large Australian metropolitan hospital were individually observed during nurse-patient interactions and followed up in interview to describe their reasoning and clinical judgements behind observed decisions. Verbal description of observations and interviews were recorded and transcribed. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. RESULTS The three themes constructed from the data were as follows: nurses checking in; nurses reaching judgements about improvements; and nurses deciding on the best person to respond. Acute care nurses made targeted assessment decisions based on predicted safety risks related to improvement in clinical states. Subjective and objective cues were used to assess for and make judgements about patient improvement. Acute care nurses' judgment of patient safety and a desire to promote patient centred care guided their decisions to select the appropriate person to manage improvement. CONCLUSIONS The outcomes of this research have demonstrated that the proven safety benefits of acute care nurses' decision making in response to deterioration extend to improvement in patients' clinical states. In response to improvement, acute care nurses' decisions protect patients from harm and promote recovery. IMPLICATIONS FOR PATIENT CARE Early recognition and response to improvement enable acute care nurses to protect patients from risks of unnecessary treatment and promote recovery. IMPACT This study makes explicit nurses' essential safety role in recognising and responding to improvement in patients' clinical states. Healthcare policy and education must reflect the equal importance of assessment for and management of deterioration and improvement to ensure patients are protected and provided with safe care.
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- Gabrielle Burdeu
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University, Berwick, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- Eastern Health, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia
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Kang J, Kim S, Lee M, Na H. Impact of the restraint decision tree for physical restraint use in South Korean neurointensive care units. Nurs Crit Care 2024; 29:1110-1118. [PMID: 38986534 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.13123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nurses in neurointensive care units (NCUs) commonly use physical restraint (PR) to prevent adverse events like unplanned removal of devices (URDs) or falls. However, PR use should be based on evidenced decisions as it has drawbacks. Unfortunately, there is a lack of research-based PR protocol to support decision-making for nurses, especially for neurocritical patients. AIM This study developed a restraint decision tree for neurocritical patients (RDT-N) to assist nurses in making PR decisions. We assessed its effectiveness in reducing PR use and adverse events. STUDY DESIGN This study employed a baseline and post-intervention test design at a NCU with 19 beds and 45 nurses in a tertiary hospital in a metropolitan city in South Korea. Two-hundred and thirty-seven adult patients were admitted during the study period. During the intervention, nurses were trained on the RDT-N. PR use and adverse events between the baseline and post-intervention periods were compared. RESULTS Post-intervention, total number of restrained patients decreased (20.7%-16.3%; χ2 = 7.68, p = .006), and the average number of PR applied per restrained patient decreased (2.42-1.71; t = 5.74, p < .001). The most frequently used PR type changed from extremity cuff to mitten (χ2 = 397.62, p < .001). No falls occurred during the study periods. On the other hand, URDs at baseline were 18.67 cases per 1000 patient days in the high-risk group and 5.78 cases per 1000 patient days in the moderate-risk group; however, no URD cases were reported post-intervention. CONCLUSIONS The RDT-N effectively reduced PR use and adverse events. Its application can enhance patient-centred care based on individual condition and potential risks in NCUs. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nurses can use the RDT-N to assess the need for PR in caring for neurocritical patients, reducing PR use and adverse events.
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- Jaejin Kang
- College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Nursing Department, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Nursing Department, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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Zhou M, Dong S, Zhang J, Liu Y, Zhang L, Xu J, Yang Y, He Y, Wu K, Yuan Y, Lin W, Bian W, Li J, Chen C, Xue Y, Tao T, Kang Y, Sun L, Yuan L, Xu C. Effects of the low-speed continuous infusion catheter technique on double-lumen central venous catheters: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Nurs Stud 2024; 151:104676. [PMID: 38241817 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Central venous catheters are widely used in clinical practice, and the incidence of central venous catheter occlusion is between 25 % and 38 %. The turbulence caused by the pulsatile flushing technique is harmful to the vascular endothelium and may lead to phlebitis. The low-speed continuous infusion catheter technique is a new type of continuous infusion that ensures that the catheter is always in a keep-vein-open state by continuous low-speed flushing; hence, avoiding the problem of catheter occlusion. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effectiveness of the low-speed continuous infusion catheter technique and the routine care of double-lumen central venous catheters. DESIGN This was a prospective, randomized, controlled, open-label trial. SETTING Patients were recruited from 14 medical institutions in China between February and June 2023. PARTICIPANTS In total, 251 patients were recruited, with 125 in the intervention group and 126 in the control group. METHODS Patients who used double-lumen central venous catheters for infusion treatment were selected, and those who met the sampling criteria were randomly divided into intervention and control groups using the random envelope method. The intervention group used the low-speed continuous infusion catheter technique to maintain catheter patency, whereas the control group used routine care with a trial period of 7 days. The primary outcome was the occlusion rate. The secondary outcomes included nursing satisfaction and complication rates of the two groups. RESULTS After 7 days, the rate of catheter occlusion was 28.0 % (35/125, 95 % confidence interval (CI):0.203, 0.367) in the intervention group and 53.97 % (68/126, 95 % CI: 0.449-0.629) in the control group, with a statistically significant difference (χ2 = 17.488, p < 0.001); at 3 days of intervention, the rate of catheter blockage was 8.0 % (10/125, 95 % CI: 0.039-0.142) in the intervention group and 23.8 % (30/126, 0.167-0.322) in the control group, with a statistically significant difference (χ2 = 11.707, p < 0.001). Nurse satisfaction was significantly higher in the intervention group (115/125, 92.0 %, 95 % CI: 0.858-0.961) than in the control group (104/126, 82.54 %, 95 % CI: 0.748-0.887) (χ2 = 5.049, p = 0.025). There were no statistically significant complication rates in either group (p = 0.622). CONCLUSION The low-speed continuous infusion catheter technique helps maintain catheter patency, improves nurse satisfaction, and provides a high level of safety. REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2200064007, www.chictr.org.cn). The first recruitment was conducted in February. https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=177311.
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- Mian Zhou
- Department of Oncology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Teaching and Research Section of Clinical Nursing, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, China
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- Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, China
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- Huai'an First People's Hospital, China
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- Hunan Provincial People's Hospital (the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University), China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, China
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- Yizheng Hospital of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Group, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, China
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- Huai'an Second People's Hospital, China
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- The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, China
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- Department of Interventional and Vascular Surgery, Zhongda Hospital affiliated to Southeast University, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Avenue, Qixia District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, China
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- Department of Oncology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Avenue, Qixia District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210023, China..
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- Department of Nursing, Zhongda Hospital Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
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Ray-Barruel G, Chopra V, Fulbrook P, Lovegrove J, Mihala G, Wishart M, Cooke M, Mitchell M, Rickard CM. The impact of a structured assessment and decision tool (I-DECIDED®) on improving care of peripheral intravenous catheters: A multicenter, interrupted time-series study. Int J Nurs Stud 2023; 148:104604. [PMID: 37801935 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Peripheral intravenous catheters are the most widely used invasive device in hospitals but have serious risks. OBJECTIVE To determine if a structured assessment and decision tool (I-DECIDED®) improves daily peripheral intravenous catheter assessment and care decisions. DESIGN Prospective, interrupted time-series study. SETTINGS Seven adult inpatient wards in three Australian hospitals. PARTICIPANTS 825 adults with 867 peripheral intravenous catheters. METHODS Between August 2017 and December 2018, peripheral intravenous catheter assessments and chart audits were undertaken with informed patient consent. Following a 4-month pre-intervention period (with 2-weekly measures), the I-DECIDED® tool was implemented over 3 months (no data collection) using multiple strategies (stakeholder meetings, vascular access device form, education sessions, ward champions, lanyard cards, and posters), followed by a 4-month post-intervention period (with 2-weekly measures). Primary outcomes were device utilization (number of peripheral intravenous catheters per total number of patients screened); idle/unused catheters; insertion site complications, substandard dressing quality; and primary bloodstream infections. RESULTS Of 2055 patients screened, 1175 (57.2%) had a peripheral intravenous catheter, and 825 patients (867 catheters) consented and were included in the final analysis. Device utilization increased from 42.0% of catheters at baseline to 49.6% post-intervention (absolute risk difference [ARD] 7.5%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 4.8, 10.3; relative risk [RR] 1.18, 95% CI 1.11, 1.25; p < 0.001). The proportion of idle catheters reduced from 12.7% to 8.3% (ARD -4.4%, 95% CI -8.5, -0.3; RR 0.66, 95% CI 0.44, 0.97; p = 0.035). Peripheral intravenous catheter complications reduced from 16.1% to 10.9% (ARD -5.2%, 95% CI -9.7, -0.6; RR 0.68, 95% CI 0.48, 0.96; p = 0.026). Substandard dressings reduced from 24.6% to 19.5% (ARD -5.2%, 95% CI -10.7, 0.4; RR 0.79, 95% CI 0.61, 1.02; p = 0.067). Only one primary bloodstream infection occurred (post-intervention). CONCLUSIONS Implementation of a comprehensive device assessment and decision tool (I-DECIDED®) reduced idle catheters and catheter complications, despite higher device utilization. Dressing quality improved but was not statistically significant. Further implementation of the tool could improve hospital safety for patients with an intravenous catheter. ANZCTR TRIAL REGISTRATION ACTRN12617000067370. Date of registration 13 January 2017. Date of first data collection 3rd August 2017. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT #IDECIDEDassessment reduces prevalence of idle peripheral catheters and device complications.
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- Gillian Ray-Barruel
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Metro North Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; The Michigan Hospital Medicine Safety Consortium, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America; Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, United States of America.
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- Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Metro North Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; National Health & Medical Research Council Centre for Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
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- Infection Prevention and Control, St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Metro North Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; National Health & Medical Research Council Centre for Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia.
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Torné-Ruiz A, García-Expósito J, Bonet A, Masot O, Roca J, Selva-Pareja L. Evolution of Scientific Production on Phlebitis Secondary to Vascular Access: A 71-Year Bibliometric Analysis. NURSING REPORTS 2023; 13:1635-1647. [PMID: 37987414 PMCID: PMC10661289 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep13040135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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Phlebitis secondary to vascular access is one of the most frequent complications in hospital care. This study aims to evaluate the scientific activity related to this complication through a bibliometric analysis. The search was performed on a single day, 23 January 2023, to ensure the inclusion of all articles and to avoid bias caused by the daily updates of the open access database. The data were recovered from Web of Science. The sample comprised a total of 1596 publications that met the inclusion criteria. The United States was the country with the largest number of publications, citations, and international cooperation with respect to phlebitis and vascular access. The most important author was Rickard CM. Of all the publications selected, a total of 1586 (99.37%) were original articles. The highest number of articles on the subject was recorded in 2021, and the most common research areas were General Internal Medicine and Nursing. The analysis of the clusters (KeyWords Plus and Author keywords) and co-occurrences enabled identification of areas of interest and their possible development. These areas included the prevention, risk, and associated complications of catheter-associated phlebitis. Other aspects that are a priori relevant, such as assessment and treatment, were found to be little investigated. While research on this subject is increasing internationally, more collaborations are still required between researchers, as well as new approaches related to the management of catheter-associated phlebitis. The dimensions that should continue to be considered in new research, according to the findings of this review, are instruments for phlebitis assessment and their validation, and the treatments to follow in the case of established phlebitis. For this reason, the bibliometric information presented is key for new or consolidated researchers in the field, especially because of its practical and clinical implications for patient safety.
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- Alba Torné-Ruiz
- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, 25199 Lleida, Spain; (A.T.-R.); (A.B.); (O.M.); (L.S.-P.)
- Hospital Fundació Althaia, Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa, 08243 Manresa, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, 25199 Lleida, Spain; (A.T.-R.); (A.B.); (O.M.); (L.S.-P.)
- Group Preving (Vitaly), 03003 Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, 25199 Lleida, Spain; (A.T.-R.); (A.B.); (O.M.); (L.S.-P.)
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, 25199 Lleida, Spain; (A.T.-R.); (A.B.); (O.M.); (L.S.-P.)
- Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, 25198 Lleida, Spain
- Health Education, Nursing, Sustainability and Innovation Research Group (GREISI), 25199 Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, 25199 Lleida, Spain; (A.T.-R.); (A.B.); (O.M.); (L.S.-P.)
- Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, 25198 Lleida, Spain
- Health Education, Nursing, Sustainability and Innovation Research Group (GREISI), 25199 Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, 25199 Lleida, Spain; (A.T.-R.); (A.B.); (O.M.); (L.S.-P.)
- Health Care Research Group (GRECS), Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida, 25198 Lleida, Spain
- Health Education, Nursing, Sustainability and Innovation Research Group (GREISI), 25199 Lleida, Spain
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Ricou Ríos L, Esposito Català C, Pons Calsapeu A, Adroher Mas C, Andrés Martínez I, Nuño Ruiz I, Castellà Creus M, Castellà Fàbregas L, García Quesada MJ, Estrada Cuxart O, Ara Del Rey J, López Seguí F. Implementation of a vascular access specialist team in a tertiary hospital: a cost-benefit analysis. COST EFFECTIVENESS AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION 2023; 21:67. [PMID: 37716948 PMCID: PMC10505311 DOI: 10.1186/s12962-023-00464-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of peripherally inserted central catheters and midline catheters is growing due to their potential benefits. These devices can increase patient safety and satisfaction while reducing the use of resources. As a result, many hospitals are establishing vascular access specialist teams staffed by nurses who are trained in the insertion and maintenance of these catheters. The objective of the study is to evaluate previously to the implementation whether the benefits of introducing ultrasound-guided peripheral venous catheters, midline catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters compared to current practice by a vascular access specialist team outweigh their costs. METHODS Cost-benefit analysis from the perspective of the healthcare provider based on administrative data. The study estimates the reduction in resources used when changing the current practice for the use of ultrasound-guided midline and PICC catheters, as well as the additional resources required for their use. RESULTS The use of an ultrasound-guided device on peripherally inserted central carheter, results in a measurable resource reduction of approximately €31. When 3 peripheral venous catheters are replaced by an ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheter, the saving is €63. Similarly, the use of an ultrasound-guided device on a midline catheter, results in a reduction of €16, while each ultrasound-guided midline catheter replacing 3 peripheral venous catheters results in a reduction of €96. CONCLUSION The benefits of using ultrasound-guided midline and PICC catheters compared to current practice by introducing a vascular access specialist team trained in the implantation of ultrasound-guided catheters, outweigh its cost mainly because of the decrease in hospital stay due to the lowered risk of phebitis. These results motivate the implementation of the service, adding to previous experience suggesting that it is also preferable from the point of view of patient safety and satisfaction.
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- Laura Ricou Ríos
- Direcció d'Estratègia Assistencial, Gerència Territorial Metropolitana Nord, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
- CRES - Centre de Recerca en Economia de la Salut, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
- Research Group on Innovation, Health Economics and Digital Transformation, Institut Germans Trias i Pujol, Barcelona, Spain
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- CRES - Centre de Recerca en Economia de la Salut, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Direcció d'Estratègia Assistencial, Gerència Territorial Metropolitana Nord, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
- CRES - Centre de Recerca en Economia de la Salut, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- CRES - Centre de Recerca en Economia de la Salut, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
- Direcció Infermera. Àrea de Qualitat. Gerència Metropolitana Nord, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
- NURECARE-IGTP Nursing Research Group, Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute, Badalona, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
- NURECARE-IGTP Nursing Research Group, Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute, Badalona, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
- NURECARE-IGTP Nursing Research Group, Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute, Badalona, Spain
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- Direcció d'Estratègia Assistencial, Gerència Territorial Metropolitana Nord, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Gerència Territorial Metropolitana Nord, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Direcció d'Estratègia Assistencial, Gerència Territorial Metropolitana Nord, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain.
- CRES - Centre de Recerca en Economia de la Salut, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.
- Research Group on Innovation, Health Economics and Digital Transformation, Institut Germans Trias i Pujol, Barcelona, Spain.
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Lladó Maura Y, Berga Figuerola ML, Rodríguez Moreno MJ, Lluch Garvi V, Soler Felsner EE, Rodríguez-Rodríguez A, Almendral A, Limón E, Fusté E. Care bundle for the prevention of peripheral venous catheter blood stream infections at a secondary care university hospital: Implementation and results. Infect Dis Health 2023; 28:159-167. [PMID: 36849285 DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2023.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Venous catheterization for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes is part of routine hospital practice, as approximately 70% of hospitalized patients have a peripheral venous catheter (PVC). This practice, however, can lead to both local complications, (e.g., chemical, mechanical and infectious phlebitis) and systemic complications (e.g., PVC-related bloodstream infections [PVC-BSIs]). Surveillance data and activities are central to preventing nosocomial infections, phlebitis and improving patient care and safety. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a care bundle on reducing PVC-BSI rates and phlebitis at a secondary care hospital in Mallorca, Spain. METHODS Three-phase intervention study targeting hospitalized patients with a PVC. The VINCat criteria were used to define PVC-BSIs and calculate incidence. In phase I (August-December 2015), we retrospectively analyzed baseline PVC-BSI rates at our hospital. In phase II (2016-2017), we conducted safety rounds and developed a care bundle with the goal of reducing PVC-BSI rates. In phase III (2018), we expanded the PVC-BSI bundle to prevent phlebitis and analyzed its impact. RESULTS The incidence of PVC-BSIs decreased from 0.48 episodes per 1000 patient-days in 2015 to 0.17 episodes per 1000 patient-days in 2018. The 2017 safety rounds also detected a reduction in phlebitis (from 4.6% of 2.6%). Overall, 680 healthcare professionals were trained in catheter care and five safety rounds were conducted to assess bedside care. CONCLUSION Implementation of a care bundle significantly reduced PVC-BSI rates and phlebitis at our hospital. Continuous surveillance programs are needed to adapt measures to improve patient care and guarantee safety.
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- Yolanda Lladó Maura
- Son Llàtzer University Hospital, Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain; Sepsis Research Group, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain
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- Son Llàtzer University Hospital, Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain
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- Son Llàtzer University Hospital, Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain
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- Son Llàtzer University Hospital, Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain
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- Son Llàtzer University Hospital, Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain; Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain
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- Internal Medicine Department, Son Llatzer University Hospital, Balearic Islands, Spain-Research Group in Infectious Diseases and HIV, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain
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- VINCat Nosocomial Infection Surveillance in Catalonia, Institut Català d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain
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- VINCat Nosocomial Infection Surveillance in Catalonia, Institut Català d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain; CIBERINFEC, Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Public Health, Mental Health, and Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Department of Public Health, Mental Health, and Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain; Department of Pathology and Experimental Therapeutics, University of Barcelona and IDIBELL, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain.
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Ray-Barruel G, Alexander M. CE: Evidence-Based Practice for Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Management. Am J Nurs 2023; 123:32-37. [PMID: 37718967 DOI: 10.1097/01.naj.0000905568.37179.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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ABSTRACT Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are among the most common invasive devices used in hospitalized patients, with over 300 million sold in the United States each year. However, about one-fourth of PIVCs are left in situ with no prescriber orders for IV medications or solutions, "just in case" they might be needed. PIVC insertion can be painful, is often unnecessary, and may increase a patient's risk of developing a bloodstream infection. This article reviews the evidence for the appropriate use of short PIVCs in hospitalized patients, assesses the ongoing need for PIVCs, provides recommendations for alternative options, and argues for promptly removing a PIVC that is no longer in use.
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- Gillian Ray-Barruel
- Gillian Ray-Barruel is a senior research fellow at the Herston Infectious Diseases Institute and the University of Queensland School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; an adjunct senior research fellow at the Griffith University School of Nursing and Midwifery; education director at the Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR); and associate editor of Infection, Disease and Health. Mary Alexander is chief executive officer of the Infusion Nurses Society in Norwood, MA. Contact author: Gillian Ray-Barruel, . The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise
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Marsh N, Ray-Barruel G, Adzemovic T, Larsen EN, Rickard CM, Pelecanos A, Hadikusumo S, Chopra V. Awareness of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters Among Nurses, Physicians, and Students. J Patient Saf 2022; 18:e1041-e1046. [PMID: 35588379 DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000001020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are frequently used to meet patients' short-term health care needs. However, many PIVCs are not promptly removed at the completion of treatment, placing patients at risk of avoidable harm from serious complications including local and systemic infection. This study aims to report the proportion and accuracy of health care staff/students awareness of the presence of their patient's PIVC. METHODS We asked staff/students to recall the presence or absence of a PIVC in a patient under their care, as well as details of the date of insertion and PIVC location. We recorded concordance of responses with direct observations. To achieve this, face-to-face interviews were conducted with clinical staff/students at 2 adult hospitals. RESULTS Overall, 90% (n = 216) of staff responses (94% of nurses, 100% of nursing students, 76% of medical staff) correctly identified the presence/absence of a PIVC. Clinicians correctly identified the PIVC location 55% (n = 71) of the time. CONCLUSIONS Health care services must recognize the implications of this lack of awareness and implement and evaluate tailored quality improvement efforts to address this.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Queensland, Herston
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- From the Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Centre for Medical Officer Recruitment and Education, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland
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- Department of Medicine, Colorado University School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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Pre-hospital peripheral intravenous catheter insertion practice: An integrative review. Australas Emerg Care 2022:S2588-994X(22)00067-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2022.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Bae S, Kim Y, Chang HH, Kim S, Kim HJ, Jeon H, Cho J, Lee J, Chae H, Han G, Kim SW. The effect of the multimodal intervention including an automatic notification of catheter days on reducing central line-related bloodstream infection: a retrospective, observational, quasi-experimental study. BMC Infect Dis 2022; 22:604. [PMID: 35804323 PMCID: PMC9270824 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07588-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A central venous catheter (CVC) is an important medical device, but it could be preceding infection and the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). CLABSI is a common healthcare-associated infection but results in high cost and mortality; therefore, various efforts to reduce CLABSI have been attempted. METHODS This is a retrospective, observational, quasi-experimental study in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a single tertiary care hospital. We reviewed and analysed the data of CLABSI rates and days from the insertion to the removal of the temporary CVC between January 2018 and June 2021 with transient periods over 9 months. Sequentially, all patients with the CVC in the ICU underwent the following interventions: maximal barrier precaution, automatic notification of catheter days and 2% chlorhexidine gluconate bathing. A segmented regression analysis of interrupted time series was conducted to compare the CLABSI rates before and after the introduction of multimodal interventions. During study periods, the impact of interventions on CLABSI was evaluated using multivariate logistic regression analyses. RESULTS A total of 76,504 patient-days, 28,312 catheter days and 66 CLABSI cases were reviewed in ICU-hospitalised patients. As additional interventions, the CLABSI rate declined from 3.1 per 1000 CVC days to 1.2 per 1000 CVC days in post-interventions. In the pre-intervention and post-intervention periods, 4146 patents had one more short-term CVC. In the multivariate logistic regression analyses, multimodal intervention was one of determinants reducing CLABSI rates (odds ratio (OR), 0.52 [95% confidence interval {CI}, 0.28-0.94]). Indwelling time of CVC over 10 days was the risk factor for CLABSI rates (OR, 6.27 [95% CI, 3.36-12.48]). Of the three interventions, the automatic notification of catheter days was associated with decreased median monthly total CVC days and duration of CVC days per patient. CONCLUSIONS Multidisciplinary and evidence-based interventions could lead to a decrease in the CLABSI rates. Moreover, the automatic notification of catheter days of the electronic medical healthcare system has shortened the time of indwelling CVC.
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- Sohyun Bae
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Korea.,Infection Control Office, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Korea.,Infection Control Office, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Korea.,Infection Control Office, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Infection Control Office, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Infection Control Office, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Infection Control Office, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Infection Control Office, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Infection Control Office, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Infection Control Office, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Infection Control Office, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Korea. .,Infection Control Office, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
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Ray-Barruel G. I-DECIDED ®-a decision tool for assessment and management of invasive devices in the hospital setting. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2022; 31:S37-S43. [PMID: 35439078 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.8.s37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Indwelling medical devices, including vascular access and urinary catheters, pose a risk for infection, and therefore daily assessment and consideration of their continued need is a patient safety priority. The I-DECIDED® device assessment and decision tool is an evidence-based checklist, designed to improve the assessment, care and timely removal of invasive devices in acute hospitalized patients. This paper explains each step of the tool, with rationale for inclusion.
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Amick AE, Feinsmith SE, Sell J, Davis EM, Wayne DB, Feinglass J, Barsuk JH. Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion Training Reduces Use of Midline Catheters in Hospitalized Patients With Difficult Intravenous Access. J Patient Saf 2022; 18:e697-e703. [PMID: 34570003 DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Difficult intravenous (IV) access (DIVA) is a prevalent condition in the hospital setting and increases utilization of midline catheters (MCs) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (USGPIV) insertion is effective at establishing intravenous access in DIVA but remains understudied in the inpatient setting. We evaluated the effect of an USGPIV simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) curriculum for nurses on MC and PICC utilization for hospitalized patients. METHODS We performed a quasi-experimental observational study. We trained nurses across all inpatient units at a large tertiary care hospital. We queried the electronic medical record to compare PICC and MC utilization for patients with DIVA during 3 periods: before USGPIV SBML training (control), during pilot testing of the intervention, and during the SBML intervention. To account for variations in insertion practices over time, we performed an interrupted time series (ITS) analysis between 2 periods, the combined control and pilot periods and the intervention period. RESULTS One hundred forty-eight nurses completed USGPIV SBML training. Midline catheters inserted monthly per 1000 patient-days for DIVA decreased significantly from 1.86 ± 0.51 (control) to 2.31 ± 0.28 (pilot) to 1.33 ± 0.51 (intervention; P = 0.001). The ITS analysis indicated a significant intervention effect (P < 0.001). Peripherally inserted central catheters inserted monthly per 1000 patient-days for DIVA also significantly decreased over the study periods; however, the ITS failed to show an intervention effect as PICC insertions were already decreasing during the control period. CONCLUSIONS A hospital-wide USGPIV SBML curriculum for inpatient nurses was associated with a significant reduction in MCs inserted for DIVA.
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- Ashley E Amick
- From the Department of Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Northwestern University McGaw School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
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- Department of Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
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- Department of Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
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Berger S, Winchester K, Principe RB, Culverwell E. Prevalence of peripheral intravenous catheters and policy adherence: A point prevalence in a tertiary care university hospital. J Clin Nurs 2021; 31:2324-2330. [PMID: 34535927 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To determine prevalence and policy adherence for peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) in adult inpatients at a tertiary care university hospital (with about 83,000 inpatient admissions annually). BACKGROUND Up to 80% of hospitalised patients receive intravenous therapy, most commonly via PIVCs. However, these devices are not risk-free. Studies indicate that PIVC management standards in clinical practice are inadequate despite established policies promoting best practice. This leads to premature failure resulting in treatment delays, extended length of stay and potential compromised venous access for subsequent IV therapy. DESIGN Observational point prevalence study. METHODS Study undertaken on all adult acute care medical, surgical and oncology wards. Data were collected by senior registered nurses working in pairs on a single day. Descriptive statistics used to analyse data. SQUIRE 2.0 checklist for quality improvement reporting used. RESULTS There were 449 adult inpatients in 19 wards on survey day. One hundred and ninety-seven had one or more PIVCs in situ. The total number of PIVCs in-situ was 212. PIVC Prevalence was 47%. PIVCs were inserted in points of flexion such as antecubital fossa, back of hand or wrist in 52% of patients. Only 19% of cases had documented assessment of 8-hourly visual infusion phlebitis (VIP) score. Patients had local signs of phlebitis in 14.4% of cases. Patients were not aware of the reason/need for their PIVC in 44% of cases. CONCLUSIONS Discrepancies between evidence-based guidelines and local policy in clinical practice were identified including high rates of PIVC insertion in points of flexion and poor documentation. These quality problems increase likelihood of adverse patient outcomes especially when associated with limited patient awareness of the reason for their PIVC. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Poor adherence to best practice standards is 'accepted but unacceptable'. PIVC failure is costly to both patients and health systems. A strong focus on improvement in PIVC care and management is needed.
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- Sarah Berger
- Infection Prevention and Control Service, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand.,Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Nursing, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Prevalence and Factors Associated With Indwelling Non-Utilized (Idle) Central Vascular Access Devices Across All Age Groups. JOURNAL OF INFUSION NURSING 2021. [DOI: 10.1097/nan.0000000000000440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Evison H, Sweeny A, Ranse J, Carrington M, Marsh N, Byrnes J, Rickard CM, Carr PJ, Keijzers G. Idle peripheral intravenous cannulation: an observational cohort study of pre-hospital and emergency department practices. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2021; 29:126. [PMID: 34454555 PMCID: PMC8403444 DOI: 10.1186/s13049-021-00941-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Unused ('idle') peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) are those not used within 24 hours of insertion. There is little data on cannulation practices and idle PIVC rates in emergency settings, especially the pre-hospital environment. METHODS This was an observational cohort study set in south-east Queensland, Australia using data from a large tertiary level emergency department (ED) and the local statutory ambulance service. Demographic, clinical and PIVC data were collected over two periods; 9 February-18 March 2017 and 5 January-4 February 2018. Adult patients were included if they were allocated an Australasian triage scale (ATS) category between 2 and 5, and had a PIVC inserted in the pre-hospital setting or ED. PIVC use was defined as idle if no fluids, medications or contrast were administered intravenously within 24 hours of insertion. Comparisons between pre-hospital and ED practice and idle PIVC status were undertaken using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 1249 patients with a PIVC (372 pre-hospital; 877 ED) were included. Overall, 366 PIVCs (29.3%; 95% CI 26.9%-31.9%) remained idle at 24 hours. In the pre-hospital group, 147 (39.5%) PIVCs inserted were not used pre-hospital, and 74 (19.9%) remained idle. In comparison, 292 (33.3%) PIVCs placed in the ED remained idle. ED staff more frequently inserted PIVCs in the antecubital fossa than paramedics (65.5% vs. 49.7%), where forearm PIVC insertion was more common pre-hospital than in ED (13.7% vs. 7.4%). Nursing staff inserted idle PIVCs at a rate of (35.1%) compared to doctors (29.6%) and paramedics (19.9%). Having a PIVC inserted in the ED was the only factor significantly (p ≤ .001) predicting an idle outcome (Odds Ratio: 2.4; 95% CI 1.7-3.3). CONCLUSION One-third of PIVCs inserted within the emergency setting remained idle, suggesting unnecessary risk and costs. Pre-hospital and ED PIVC insertion practices differed, with idle PIVCs 2.4 times more prevalent if inserted in the ED than pre-hospital and with greater use of antecubital insertion. Reasons for these differences are not well understood and requires more targeted research.
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- Hugo Evison
- Queensland Ambulance Service, GPO Box 1425, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia.,Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, G40 Griffith Health Centre, Level 8.86 Gold Coast Campus Griffith University, Southport, QLD, 4222, Australia.,School of Medicine, Griffith University, Teaching Griffith Health Centre - G40 Gold Coast Campus Griffith University, Southport, QLD, 4222, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, 14 University Dr, Robina, QLD, 4226, Australia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia.,Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, G40 Griffith Health Centre, Level 8.86 Gold Coast Campus Griffith University, Southport, QLD, 4222, Australia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Robina Hospital, 2 Bayberry Lane, Robina, QLD, 4226, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, G40 Griffith Health Centre, Level 8.86 Gold Coast Campus Griffith University, Southport, QLD, 4222, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, N48 Health Sciences Building, Level 2.06, 170 Kessels Road, Southport, QLD, 4111, Australia.,Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Level 2 Building 34 Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, 4209, Australia
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- Centre for Applied Health Economics, School of Medicine, Griffith University, N78 Sir Samuel Griffith Building, Level 2.11, 170 Kessels Road, Southport, QLD, 4111, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, G40 Griffith Health Centre, Level 8.86 Gold Coast Campus Griffith University, Southport, QLD, 4222, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, N48 Health Sciences Building, Level 2.06, 170 Kessels Road, Southport, QLD, 4111, Australia.,Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Level 2 Building 34 Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, 4209, Australia.,Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Metro North Hospitals and Health Service, Herston, QLD, 4006, Australia.,School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Herston, QLD, 4006, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, G40 Griffith Health Centre, Level 8.86 Gold Coast Campus Griffith University, Southport, QLD, 4222, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland Galway, 26 Upper Newcastle, Galway, H91 E3YV, Ireland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia.,Department of Emergency Medicine, Robina Hospital, 2 Bayberry Lane, Robina, QLD, 4226, Australia.,School of Medicine, Griffith University, Teaching Griffith Health Centre - G40 Gold Coast Campus Griffith University, Southport, QLD, 4222, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, 14 University Dr, Robina, QLD, 4226, Australia
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TOPIC This article presents an overview of the burden of peripheral intravenous catheter infections and current evidence-based recommendations for prevention. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Peripheral intravenous catheters are ubiquitous in most health care settings, fostering an acceptance of the peripheral intravenous catheter as benign and inevitable. This device, however, is far from benign, with reported failure rates as high as 90% from complications such as infection and phlebitis. Although reported rates of bloodstream infection related to peripheral intravenous catheters are much lower than those attributed to central venous catheters, the exponentially higher use of peripheral intravenous catheters indicates that the absolute number of peripheral venous catheter-related bloodstream infections is likely as high as and may surpass the number of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections, with significant associated morbidity and mortality. PURPOSE OF PAPER Sustained improvements in outcomes related to peripheral intravenous catheters will depend on recognition of the root causes of failure and increased commitment to practice patterns consistent with infusion therapy standards of practice, effective education about peripheral intravenous catheters, accurate documentation of all aspects of peripheral intravenous catheter management, and consistent surveillance of patient outcomes related to peripheral intravenous catheters. CONTENT COVERED This article reviews the significant burden of peripheral intravenous catheter infections, barriers to effective peripheral intravenous catheter management, and current evidence-based recommendations to prevent this source of patient harm.
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- Barb Nickel
- Barb Nickel is the critical care clinical nurse specialist for CHI Health St. Francis, Grand Island, Nebraska. She is a member of the Infusion Nurses Society Standards of Practice Committee
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Silk T, Windheim J, Chugh S. Rethinking Routine Peripheral Intravenous Line Placement: A Teachable Moment. JAMA Intern Med 2021; 181:845-846. [PMID: 33871537 DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2021.1212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Tarik Silk
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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Marsh N, Larsen E, Hewer B, Monteagle E, Ware RS, Schults J, Rickard CM. 'How many audits do you really need?': Learnings from 5-years of peripheral intravenous catheter audits. Infect Dis Health 2021; 26:182-188. [PMID: 33795211 DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2021.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are medical devices used to administer intravenous therapy but can be complicated by soft tissue or bloodstream infection. Monitoring PIVC safety and quality through clinical auditing supports quality infection prevention however is labour intensive. We sought to determine the optimal patient 'number' for clinical audits to inform evidence-based surveillance. METHODS We studied a dataset of cross-sectional PIVC clinical audits collected over five years (2015-2019) in a large Australian metropolitan hospital. Audits included adult medical, surgical, women's, cancer, emergency and critical care patients, with audit sizes of 69-220 PIVCs. The primary outcome was PIVC complications for one or more patient reported symptom/auditor observed sign of infection or other complications. Complication prevalence and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. We modelled scenarios of low (10%), medium (20%) and high (50%) prevalence estimates against audit sizes of 20, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, and 300. This was used to develop a decision-making tool to guide audit size. RESULTS Of 2274 PIVCs evaluated, 475 (21%) had a complication. Complication prevalence per round varied from 7.8% (95% CI, 4.2-12.9) to 39% (95% CI, 32.0-46.4). Precision improved with larger audit size and lower complication rates. However, precision was not meaningfully improved by auditing >150 patients at a complication rate of 20% (95% CI 13.9%-27.3%), nor >200 patients at a complication rate of 50% (95% CI 42.9%-57.1%). CONCLUSION Audit sizes should be 100 to 250 PIVCs per audit round depending on complication prevalence.
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- Nicole Marsh
- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Brisbane, 4111, Australia; Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, 4029, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, 4111, Australia; School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 4059, Australia.
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Brisbane, 4111, Australia; Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, 4029, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, 4111, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, 4029, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, 4111, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, 4111, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Brisbane, 4111, Australia; Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, 4029, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, 4111, Australia; Department of Anaesthesia, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, 4101, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Brisbane, 4111, Australia; Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, 4029, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, 4111, Australia; Department of Anaesthesia, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, 4101, Australia
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Prasanna N, Yamane D, Haridasa N, Davison D, Sparks A, Hawkins K. Safety and efficacy of vasopressor administration through midline catheters. J Crit Care 2020; 61:1-4. [PMID: 33049486 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2020.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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CONTEXT Vasopressors are commonly administered through Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) as it is considered unsafe to administer them via peripheral IVs, mainly due to the concern of local tissue injury. Unlike peripheral IVs, midline catheters provide a wider lumen with the catheter tip ending in a large peripheral vein. The use of vasopressors through midline catheters has not yet been evaluated. OBJECTIVE The primary objective of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of long term administration of vasopressors through a midline catheter. DESIGN This is a retrospective study between 2016 and 2019 looking at the outcomes of midline catheters. SETTING 45 bed Tertiary level ICU in a 600-bed teaching hospital. PATIENTS A total of 248 patients received vasopressors via midline catheters. RESULTS The average midline dwell time was 14.7 ± 12.8 days and the average duration of continuous vasopressor infusion was 7.8 ± 9.3 days. Vasopressors used with their average dose (AD) were norepinephrine (n = 165, 16.8 CE ± 10.7 μg/min), epinephrine (n = 56, 9.1 CE ± 6.0 μg/min), vasopressin (n = 123, 0.05 CE ± 0.02 units/min), phenylephrine (n = 158, 91.4 CE ± 64.7 μg/min) and Angiotensin II (50 CE ± 27.6 ng/kg/min). Early Complication rate was 3.6% due to Bloodstream infection (n = 6), drug extravasation (n = 1), thrombophlebitis (n = 1) and arterial puncture (n = 1). Late Complication rate was 0.8% (n = 2) due to midline-associated DVTs. There were no complications related to ineffective drug delivery or limb endangerment. CONCLUSIONS Many medical centers are attempting to limit the use of central venous catheters (CVCs) to avoid central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). This study demonstrates that midline catheters are a safe alternative to CVCs, for the safe and efficacious administration of vasopressors for prolonged periods of time.
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- Nivedita Prasanna
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, George Washington University Hospital, Washington D.C., USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, George Washington University Hospital, Washington D.C., USA
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- Department of George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington D.C., USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, George Washington University Hospital, Washington D.C., USA
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- Department of George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington D.C., USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, George Washington University Hospital, Washington D.C., USA
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Laan BJ, Vos MC, Maaskant JM, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Geerlings SE. Prevalence and risk factors of inappropriate use of intravenous and urinary catheters in surgical and medical patients. J Hosp Infect 2020; 105:698-704. [PMID: 32422310 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2020.04.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previously, the RICAT (Reduction of Inappropriate use of intravenous and urinary CATheters) study had been conducted by ourselves to reduce inappropriate use of intravenous and urinary catheters in medical wards to prevent healthcare-associated infections. AIM To compare surgical and medical wards, and to determine risk factors for inappropriate catheter use. METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed from October, 2017, to May, 2018, in surgical wards of two university hospitals in the Netherlands. Patients were prospectively observed every other week for seven months. Inappropriate use was compared with non-surgical wards in the RICAT study. FINDINGS In all, 409 surgical patients were included, and they were compared with 1781 medical patients. Inappropriate use occurred in 36 (8.5%) out of 425 peripheral intravenous catheters in 373 surgical patients, compared to 400 (22.9%) out of 1747 peripheral intravenous catheters in 1665 medical patients, a difference of 14.4% (95% confidence interval (CI): 11.1-17.8; P < 0.001). Inappropriate use of urinary catheters occurred in 14 (10.4%) out of 134 surgical patients, compared to 105 (32.4%) out of 324 medical patients, a difference of 22.0% (95% CI: 14.7-29.2; P < 0.001). Subgroup analysis in the two university hospitals confirmed these differences. The main risk factor for inappropriate use of peripheral intravenous catheters was admission in medical wards (odds ratio (OR): 3.50; 95% CI: 2.15-5.69), which was also one of the main risk factors for urinary catheters (OR: 2.75; 95% CI: 1.36-5.55). CONCLUSION Inappropriate use of catheters is more common in medical wards compared to surgical wards. Prevention strategies to reduce healthcare-associated infections should primarily focus on sites with high prevalence of inappropriate use.
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- B J Laan
- Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Thomas C, Cabilan CJ, Johnston ANB. Peripheral intravenous cannula insertion and use in a tertiary hospital emergency department: A cross-sectional study. Australas Emerg Care 2020; 23:166-172. [PMID: 32139321 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2020.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Peripheral intravenous cannula is often a first line invasive intervention for patients in the emergency department. It is used to facilitate blood sampling, deliver essential fluids, blood products and medication. However, the insertion and use of the peripheral intravenous cannula is not without complication. This study surveyed the number of peripheral intravenous cannulas inserted in the emergency department and identify the level of and reason for use. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in the emergency department of a large tertiary hospital in Queensland. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to describe peripheral intravenous cannula use and to explore associations. RESULTS Of the 224 patients assessed, 159 (71%) had at least one peripheral intravenous cannula inserted in emergency department. Of the 159 peripheral intravenous cannulas inserted, 54 (34%) remained unused while the patient was in the emergency department. For patients classified as Australasian Triage Scale categories 3, 4 and 5, 40% of peripheral intravenous cannulas remained unused. Overall, poor documentation was observed with 29% of peripheral intravenous cannulas insertions not documented at all. CONCLUSION This study identified a high proportion of unused peripheral intravenous cannulass in the emergency department and inadequate documentation. An intervention to promote best practice, raise awareness of the risks of peripheral intravenous cannulas use, possible alternatives therapies, and improve documentation is required.
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- Clare Thomas
- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Qld, Australia; School of Nursing and Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
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- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Qld, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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Laan BJ, Maaskant JM, Spijkerman IJB, Borgert MJ, Godfried MH, Pasmooij BC, Opmeer BC, Vos MC, Geerlings SE. De-implementation strategy to reduce inappropriate use of intravenous and urinary catheters (RICAT): a multicentre, prospective, interrupted time-series and before and after study. THE LANCET. INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2020; 20:864-872. [PMID: 32151333 DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(19)30709-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Catheter-associated bloodstream infections and urinary tract infections are frequently encountered health care-associated infections. We aimed to reduce inappropriate use of catheters to reduce health care-associated infections. METHODS In this multicentre, interrupted time-series and before and after study, we introduced a de-implementation strategy with multifaceted interventions in seven hospitals in the Netherlands. Adult patients admitted to internal medicine, gastroenterology, geriatic, oncology, or pulmonology wards, and non-surgical acute admission units, and who had a (central or peripheral) venous or urinary catheter were eligible for inclusion. One of the interventions was that nurses in the participating wards attended educational meetings on appropriate catheter use. Data on catheter use were collected every 2 weeks by the primary research physician during the baseline period (7 months) and intervention period (7 months), which were separated by a 5 month transition period. The primary outcomes were percentages of short peripheral intravenous catheters and urinary catheters used inappropriately on the days of data collection. Indications for catheter use were based on international guidelines. This study is registered with Netherlands Trial Register, NL5438. FINDINGS Between Sept 1, 2016, and April 1, 2018, we screened 6157 patients for inclusion, of whom 5696 were enrolled: 2650 patients in the baseline group, and 3046 in the intervention group. Inappropriate use of peripheral intravenous catheters occurred in 366 (22·0%, 95% CI 20·0 to 24·0) of 1665 patients in the baseline group and in 275 (14·4%, 12·8 to 16·0) of 1912 patients in the intervention group (incidence rate ratio [IRR] 0·65, 95% CI 0·56 to 0·77, p<0·0001). Time-series analyses showed an absolute reduction in inappropriate use of peripheral intravenous catheters from baseline to intervention periods of 6·65% (95% CI 2·47 to 10·82, p=0·011). Inappropriate use of urinary catheters occurred in 105 (32·4%, 95% CI 27·3 to 37·8) of 324 patients in the baseline group compared with 96 (24·1%, 20·0 to 28·6) of 398 patients in the intervention group (IRR 0·74, 95% CI 0·56 to 0·98, p=0·013). Time-series analyses showed an absolute reduction in inappropriate use of urinary catheters of 6·34% (95% CI -12·46 to 25·13, p=0·524). INTERPRETATION Our de-implementation strategy reduced inappropriate use of short peripheral intravenous catheters in patients who were not in the intensive care unit. The reduction of inappropriate use of urinary catheters was substantial, yet not statistically significant in time-series analysis due to a small sample size. The strategy appears well suited for broad-scale implementation to reduce health care-associated infections. FUNDING Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development.
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- Bart J Laan
- Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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- Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Bioinformatics, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Medical Microbiology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Clinical Research Unit, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Ray-Barruel G, Cooke M, Chopra V, Mitchell M, Rickard CM. The I-DECIDED clinical decision-making tool for peripheral intravenous catheter assessment and safe removal: a clinimetric evaluation. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e035239. [PMID: 31969371 PMCID: PMC7044901 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe the clinimetric validation of the I-DECIDED tool for peripheral intravenous catheter assessment and decision-making. DESIGN AND SETTING I-DECIDED is an eight-step tool derived from international vascular access guidelines into a structured mnemonic for device assessment and decision-making. The clinimetric evaluation process was conducted in three distinct phases. METHODS Initial face validity was confirmed with a vascular access working group. Next, content validity testing was conducted via online survey with vascular access experts and clinicians from Australia, the UK, the USA and Canada. Finally, inter-rater reliability was conducted between 34 pairs of assessors for a total of 68 peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) assessments. Assessments were timed to ensure feasibility, and the second rater was blinded to the first's findings. Content validity index (CVI), mean item-level CVI (I-CVI), internal consistency, mean proportion of agreement, observed and expected inter-rater agreements, and prevalence-adjusted bias-adjusted kappas (PABAK) were calculated. Ethics approvals were obtained from university and hospital ethics committees. RESULTS The I-DECIDED tool demonstrated strong content validity among international vascular access experts (n=7; mean I-CVI=0.91; mean proportion of agreement=0.91) and clinicians (n=11; mean I-CVI=0.93; mean proportion of agreement=0.94), and high inter-rater reliability in seven adult medical-surgical wards of three Australian hospitals. Overall, inter-rater reliability was 87.13%, with PABAK for each principle ranging from 0.5882 ('patient education') to 1.0000 ('document the decision'). Time to complete assessments averaged 2 min, and nurse-reported acceptability was high. CONCLUSION This is the first comprehensive, evidence-based, valid and reliable PIVC assessment and decision tool. We recommend studies to evaluate the outcome of implementing this tool in clinical practice. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER 12617000067370.
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- Gillian Ray-Barruel
- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Nursing Research, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Patient Safety Enhancement Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Nursing Research & Development, and Critical Care Research Group, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Araujo T, Rodriguez LP, Patel SA. Does my patient need a peripheral intravenous catheter? Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2020; 81:1-3. [PMID: 32003618 DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2019.0151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Tiago Araujo
- Division of Post-Graduate Education, Department of Medicine, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Post-Graduate Education, Department of Medicine, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL, USA
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Ullman AJ, Takashima M, Kleidon T, Ray-Barruel G, Alexandrou E, Rickard CM. Global Pediatric Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Practice and Performance: A Secondary Analysis of 4206 Catheters. J Pediatr Nurs 2020; 50:e18-e25. [PMID: 31648879 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2019.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Revised: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe worldwide characteristics, performance and risk factors of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs), in pediatrics. DESIGN A secondary, subgroup analysis of pediatric (<18 years) data was undertaken, using a global, cross-sectional study of PIVCs. Practice characteristics included: demographic, diagnostic, utility, management, performance and resources. Multivariate regression identified complication risks factors. RESULTS Data from 4206 children in 278 hospitals across 47 countries. Most PIVCs (outside of Australia, New Zealand) were inserted by nurses (71%; n = 2950), with dedicated teams only common in North America (23.2%; n = 85). Large gauges (≤18G) were mostly used in South America, Europe and Africa. Regions predominantly placed 24G (49%; n = 2060) except in Australia and New Zealand, who more commonly placed 22G (38.7%; n = 192). The most common placement was the hand (51%; n = 2143), however North America, Australia and New Zealand frequently utilised the antecubital fossa (24.5%, n = 90; 21.4%; n = 106). Polyurethane dressings were most used (67.1%; 2822), and many were not clean, dry and intact (17.1%; n = 715). Over 8% of PIVCs were idle, with the highest rates in North America (21.2%; n = 78). PIVC local complication risk factors included: >2 years age (odds ratio [OR] > 1.58; 1.2-2.1); ambulance/emergency insertion (OR 1.65; 1.2-2.3); upper arm/antecubital placement (OR 1.44; 1.1-2.0); poor dressing integrity (OR 5.4; 4.2-6.9); and 24-72 h dwell (OR > 1.9; 1.3-2.6). CONCLUSIONS There is global inconsistency in pediatric PIVC practice, which may be causing harm. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Improvements in pediatric PIVC placement, dressings, and gauge selection are needed.
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- Amanda J Ullman
- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia; Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia; Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia; Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia; Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia; Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Coopers Plains, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia; Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Department of Intensive Care, Liverpool Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Nathan, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia; Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia; Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Evaluation of the Use of Open Versus Closed Short Peripheral Catheters on Catheter Dwell Time. JOURNAL OF INFUSION NURSING 2019; 42:276-282. [DOI: 10.1097/nan.0000000000000345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Patel PK, Olmsted RN, Hung L, Popovich KJ, Meddings J, Jones K, Calfee DP, Fowler KE, Saint S, Chopra V. A Tiered Approach for Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection. Ann Intern Med 2019; 171:S16-S22. [PMID: 31569225 DOI: 10.7326/m18-3469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Payal K Patel
- University of Michigan Medical School and Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan (P.K.P., J.M., S.S., V.C.)
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- Integrated Clinical Services Team, Trinity Health, Livonia, Michigan (R.N.O.)
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- Health Research & Educational Trust, American Hospital Association, Chicago, Illinois (L.H.)
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- University of Michigan Medical School and Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan (P.K.P., J.M., S.S., V.C.)
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- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan (K.J.)
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- Center for Clinical Management Research, Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan (K.E.F.)
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- University of Michigan Medical School and Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan (P.K.P., J.M., S.S., V.C.)
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- University of Michigan Medical School and Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan (P.K.P., J.M., S.S., V.C.)
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Lv L, Zhang J. The incidence and risk of infusion phlebitis with peripheral intravenous catheters: A meta-analysis. J Vasc Access 2019; 21:342-349. [PMID: 31547791 DOI: 10.1177/1129729819877323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Phlebitis is a common complication associated with the use of peripheral intravenous catheters. The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of phlebitis with peripheral intravenous catheter use and to identify risk factors for phlebitis development. Method: Literature survey was conducted in electronic databases (CINAHL, Embase, Google Scholar, Ovid, and PubMed), and studies were included if they used peripheral intravenous catheter for therapeutic or volumetric infusion and reported phlebitis incidence rates. Random effects meta-analyses were performed to obtain overall and subgroup phlebitis incidence rates and odds ratio between males and females in phlebitis incidence. Results: Thirty-five studies were included (20,697 catheters used for 15,791 patients; age 57.1 years (95% confidence interval: 55.0, 59.2); 53.9% males (95% confidence interval: 42.3, 65.5)). Incidence of phlebitis was 30.7 per 100 catheters (95% confidence interval: 27.2, 34.2). Incidence of severe phlebitis was 3.6% (95% confidence interval: 2.7%, 4.6%). Incidence of phlebitis was higher in non-intervened (30% (95% confidence interval: 27%, 33%)) than in intervened (21% (95% confidence interval: 15%, 27%)) groups, and with Teflon (33% (95% confidence interval: 25%, 41%)) than Vialon (27% (95% confidence interval: 21%, 32%)) cannula use. Odds of developing phlebitis was significantly higher in females (odds ratio = 1.42 (95% confidence interval: 1.05, 1.93); p = 0.02). Longer dwelling time, antibiotics infusion, female gender, forearm insertion, infectious disease, and Teflon catheter are important risk factors for phlebitis development identified by the included studies. Conclusion: Incidence of phlebitis with the use of peripheral intravenous catheters during infusion is 31%. Severe phlebitis develops in 4% of all patients. Risk of phlebitis development can be reduced by adapting appropriate interventions.
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- Luyu Lv
- Venous Blood Collection Room, Changchun Children’s Hospital, Changchun, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Xiong ZY, Luo Z, Chen HY. Prevalence of idle peripherally inserted central catheters in adult patients: A multicenter cross-sectional study. J Vasc Access 2019; 20:677-682. [PMID: 30983490 DOI: 10.1177/1129729819840917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background: Increasing studies concern about idle vascular access devices, but still scant data on idle peripherally inserted central catheters. We aimed to assess the prevalence and risks of idle peripherally inserted central catheters in adult patients. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional observational study was performed between April 2018 and July 2018. Patient demographics and peripherally inserted central catheters–related information were abstracted using a site questionnaire by directly inquiring and medical records reviewing right after their peripherally inserted central catheters were removed. Results: Three hundred and fifty-eight patients with peripherally inserted central catheter episodes who met the inclusion criteria were studied. Of the 58,000 total catheter-days recorded, 5311 (9.2%) were considered as idle based on our study criteria. Two hundred and fifty-five (71.2%) patients had at least 1 idle catheter-day with a mean duration of 14.84 (19.31) idle days. The incidence of catheter-related complications in patients with idle peripherally inserted central catheters was lower than that in patients without idle peripherally inserted central catheters, though the difference did not reach statistical significance (odds ratio = 0.635, 95% confidence interval = 0.367–1.099, p = 0.103). Conclusion: In conclusion, idle peripherally inserted central catheters were common in adult patients, but the low risks of catheter-related complications may justify maintaining a peripherally inserted central catheter for further observation when necessary.
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- Zhao-Yu Xiong
- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Xinhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Carr PJ, Rippey JCR, Cooke ML, Higgins NS, Trevenen ML, Foale A, Keijzers G, Rickard CM. Derivation of a clinical decision-making aid to improve the insertion of clinically indicated peripheral intravenous catheters and promote vessel health preservation. An observational study. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0213923. [PMID: 30901370 PMCID: PMC6430401 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background It is well established that the idle peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) provides no therapeutic value and is a clinical, economic and above all, patient concern. This study aimed to develop a decision aid to assist with clinical decision making to promote clinically indicated peripheral intravenous catheter (CIPIVC) insertion in the emergency department (ED) setting. Providing evidence for a uniform process could assist clinicians in a decision-making process for PIVC insertion. This could enable patients receive appropriate vascular access healthcare. Methods We performed a secondary analysis of data from a multicentre cohort of emergency department clinicians who performed PIVC insertion. We defined CIPIVC a priori as one used for a specific clinical treatment and or procedure such as prescribed intravenous (IV) fluids; prescribed IV medication; or IV contrast (for computerized tomography scans). We sought to refute or validate an assumption if the clinician performing or requesting the insertion decided the patient was >80% likely to need a PIVC. Using logistic regression, we derived a decision aid for CIPIVCs. Results In 817 patients undergoing PIVC insertion, we observed 68% of these to be CIPIVCs. Admitted patients were significantly more likely to have a CIPIVC, Odds Ratio (OR) = 3.05, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.17–4.30, p = <0.0001. Before insertion, patients who definitely needed IV fluids/medicines OR = 3.30, 95% CI = 2.02–5.39, p = <0.0001 and who definitely needed a contrast scan OR = 3.04, 95% CI = 1.15–8.03, p = 0.0250 were significantly more likely to have a device inserted for a clinical indication. Patients who presented with an existing vascular access device were more likely to have a new CIPIVC inserted for use OR = 4.35, 95% CI = 1.58–11.95, p = 0.0043. The clinician’s pre-procedural judgment of the likelihood of therapeutic use >80% was independently associated with CIPIVC; OR 3.16, 95% CI = 2.06–4.87, p<0.0001. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.81, and at the best cut-off, the model had a specificity of 0.81, sensitivity of 0.71, a positive predictive value of 0.89 and negative predictive value of 0.57. Conclusions Using the derived decision aid, clinicians could ask:- “Does this patient need A-PIVC?” Clinicians can decide to insert a CIPIVCs when: (i) Admission to hospital is anticipated and when (ii) a Procedure requires a PIVC, e.g., computerised tomography scans and where an existing suitable vascular access device is not present and or; (iii) there is an indication for IV fluids and or medicines that cannot be tolerated enterally and are suitable for dilution in peripheral veins; and, (iv) the Clinician’s perceived likelihood of use is greater than 80%.
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- Peter J. Carr
- Health Research Board, Clinical Research Facility, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching & Research (AVATAR) Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Perth, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching & Research (AVATAR) Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Perth, Australia
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, QEII Medical Centre, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching & Research (AVATAR) Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching & Research (AVATAR) Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Applied Statistics, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast
- Australia School of Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
- School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching & Research (AVATAR) Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Interventions to reduce unnecessary central venous catheter use to prevent central-line–associated bloodstream infections in adults: A systematic review. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018; 39:1442-1448. [DOI: 10.1017/ice.2018.250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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AbstractObjectiveTo identify, describe, and evaluate interventions to reduce unnecessary central venous catheter (CVC) use to prevent central-line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in adults.DesignSystematic review.MethodsThe review has been registered in PROSPERO, an international prospective register of systematic reviews. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL) from inception until August 28, 2018, to collect experimental and observational studies. We included all studies that implemented interventions to reduce unnecessary CVC use, defined as interventions aimed at improving appropriateness, awareness of device presence, or prompt removal of devices.ResultsIn total, 1,892 unique citations were identified. Among them, 1 study (7.1%) was a randomized controlled trial, 9 studies (64.3%) were quasi-experimental studies, and 4 studies (28.6%) were cohort studies. Furthermore, 13 studies (92.9%) demonstrated a decrease in CVC use after intervention despite different reporting methods, and the reduction rate varied from 6.8% to 85%. Also, 7 studies (50.0%) that reported the incidence of CLABSI described a reduction in CLABSIs ranging from 24.4% to 100.0%. Data on secondary outcomes were limited, and results of the descriptive analysis showed 70%–84% compliance with these interventions, less catheter occlusion, shorter duration of hospitalization, and cost savings.ConclusionsInterventions to reduce unnecessary CVC use significantly decrease the rate of CLABSI. Healthcare providers should strongly consider implementing these interventions for prevention of CLABSI in adults.
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Litz CN, Tropf JG, Danielson PD, Chandler NM. The idle central venous catheter in the NICU: When should it be removed? J Pediatr Surg 2018; 53:1414-1416. [PMID: 29198897 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.10.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Revised: 10/02/2017] [Accepted: 10/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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PURPOSE There is debate regarding the optimal timing of central line removal in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The purpose was to evaluate outcomes of idle peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and tunneled central venous catheters (TCVCs) and determine the incidence of line-related infections and replacements. METHODS Patients in the NICU with T-CVCs placed between 11/2008 and 8/2015 (n=134) or PICCs placed between 7/2013 and 10/2015 (n=467) were included. Demographics and outcomes were compared. RESULTS The most common indications for line placement were parenteral nutrition for PICCs (74%) and lack of access for T-CVCs (53%). T-CVCs had a greater proportion of idle days (T-CVC- 25.2% vs PICC- 5.1%, p<0.001) and removal within 24h of discharge (T-CVC-53% vs PICC-5.8%, p<0.001). Conversely, 81% of PICCs were removed within 24h of nonuse. Line replacement after removal for nonuse was required in 6% of PICCs and zero T-CVCs. In both groups, the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate was lower in idle lines compared to ones in use. CONCLUSION Patients treated with PICCs and T-CVCs are different populations and should have different guidelines for removal. In neonates with difficult access, the low risk of CLABSIs in idle surgically placed catheters may justify maintaining access until discharge. TYPE OF STUDY Treatment study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL.
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL.
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL.
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Comparison of complications in midlines versus central venous catheters: Are midlines safer than central venous lines? Am J Infect Control 2018. [PMID: 29525366 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND With the rising use of midline catheters (MCs), validation of their safety is essential. Our study aimed to evaluate the incidence of bloodstream infections (BSIs) and other complications related to the use of MCs and central venous catheters (CVCs). METHODS A retrospective cohort study was performed at a tertiary care hospital in Detroit, Michigan, from March-September 2016. Adult patients with either MC or CVC were included. Outcomes assessed were catheter-related BSI (CRBSI), mechanical complications, hospital length of stay, readmission within 90 days of discharge (RA), and mortality. Statistical analysis was performed using SAS software. RESULTS A total of 411 patients with MC and 282 patients with CVC were analyzed. More CRBSIs were seen in patients with CVC (10/282) than MC (1/411) (3.5% vs 0.2%, respectively; P = .0008). More mechanical complications were seen in patients with MC (2.6%) than CVC (0.3%; P = .03). Patients with CVC had a higher crude mortality (17.3% vs 5.3%; P < .0001), RA (58% vs 35%; P ≤ .0001), line-related RA (2.8% vs 0.2%; P = .0041), and transfer to intensive care unit after line placement (9% vs 5%; P = .01). CVC was a significant exposure for a composite of mortality, CRBSI, mechanical issues, thrombosis, and readmission because of a line-related complication (odds ratio, 3.2; 95% confidence interval, 1.8-5.8). CONCLUSIONS Our findings show use of MC is safer than CVC, but larger studies are needed to confirm our findings.
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Ray-Barruel G, Cooke M, Mitchell M, Chopra V, Rickard CM. Implementing the I-DECIDED clinical decision-making tool for peripheral intravenous catheter assessment and safe removal: protocol for an interrupted time-series study. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e021290. [PMID: 29866733 PMCID: PMC5988165 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-021290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2017] [Revised: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Millions of acute care hospital patients need a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) each year. However, up to half of PIVCs remain in situ when not being used, and 30%-50% of intravenous (IV) catheters develop complications or stop working before treatment is finished, requiring the insertion of a new device. Improved assessment could prompt timely removal of redundant catheters and prevent IV complications. This study aims to validate an evidence-based PIVC assessment and decision-making tool called I-DECIDED and evaluate the effect of implementing this tool into acute hospital clinical practice. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The protocol outlines a prospective, multicentre, mixed-methods study using an interrupted time-series (multiple measures preintervention and postintervention) implementation at three Australian hospitals between August 2017 and July 2018. The study will examine the effectiveness of the I-DECIDED assessment and decision-making tool in clinical practice on prompting timely PIVC removal and early detection of complications. Primary outcomes are prevalence of redundant PIVCs (defined as device in situ without a clear purpose), IV complications (occlusion, dislodgement, infiltration, extravasation and phlebitis) and substandard dressings (loose, lifting, moist or soiled); device utilisation ratios; and primary bloodstream infection rates. Secondary outcomes including staff barriers and enablers to PIVC assessment and removal, patient participation, documentation of PIVC assessment and decisions taken to continue or remove the PIVC will be recorded. Using the Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services framework, we will undertake staff focus groups, bedside patient interviews and PIVC assessments and chart audits. Patients aged 18 years or more with a PIVC will be eligible for inclusion. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval from Queensland Health (HREC/17/QPCH/47), Griffith University (Ref No. 2017/152) and St Vincent's Health and Aged Care Human Research and Ethics Committee (Ref No. 17/28). Results will be published. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ANZCTR: 12617000067370; Pre-results.
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- Gillian Ray-Barruel
- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Clinical Nursing, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Nursing Practice Development Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Nursing Practice Development Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Intensive Care Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Patient Safety Enhancement Program, Michigan Medicine and VA Ann Arbor Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Clinical Nursing, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Nursing Practice Development Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Tuffaha HW, Marsh N, Byrnes J, Gavin N, Webster J, Cooke M, Rickard CM. Cost of vascular access devices in public hospitals in Queensland. AUST HEALTH REV 2018; 43:511-515. [DOI: 10.1071/ah18102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Carr PJ, Higgins NS, Cooke ML, Rippey J, Rickard CM. Tools, Clinical Prediction Rules, and Algorithms for the Insertion of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in Adult Hospitalized Patients: A Systematic Scoping Review of Literature. J Hosp Med 2017; 12:851-858. [PMID: 28991954 DOI: 10.12788/jhm.2836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND First-time peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion success is dependent on patient, clinician, and product factors. Failed PIVC insertion are an under-recognized clinical phenomenon. OBJECTIVE To provide a scoping review of decision aids for PIVC insertion including tools, clinical prediction rules, and algorithms (TRAs) and their findings on factors associated with insertion success. METHODS In June 2016, a systematic literature search was performed using the medical subject heading of peripheral catheterization and tool* or rule* or algorithm*. Data extraction included clinician, patient, and/or product variables associated with PIVC insertion success. Information about TRA reliability, validity, responsiveness, and utility was also extracted. RESULTS We screened 36 studies, and included 13 for review. Seven papers reported insertion success ranging from 61%-90% (4030 insertion attempts), 6 on validity, and 5 on reliability, with none reporting on responsiveness and utility. Failed insertions were associated with obesity (odds ratio [OR], 0.71-1.7; 2 studies) and smaller gauge PIVCs (OR, 6.4; 95% Confidence Interval [CI}, 3.4-11.9). Successful inser tions were associated with visible veins (OR, 0.87-3.63; 3 studies) or palpable veins (OR, 0.79-5.05; 3 studies) and inserters with greater procedural volume (OR, 4.4; 95% CI, 1.6-12.1) or who predicted that insertion would be successful (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.04-1.07). Definitions of insertion difficulty are heterogeneous such as time to insert to a number of failed attempts. CONCLUSIONS Few well-validated reliable TRAs exist for PIVC insertion. Patients would benefit from a validated, clinically pragmatic TRA that matches insertion difficulty with clinician competency.
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- Peter J Carr
- Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia.
- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia
- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia
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- Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research Group, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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