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van Rens MFPT, Hugill K, van der Lee R, Francia ALV, van Loon FHJ, Bayoumi MAA. Comparing conventional and modified Seldinger techniques using a micro-insertion kit for PICC placement in neonates: a retrospective cohort study. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1395395. [PMID: 38756973 PMCID: PMC11096449 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1395395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Objective This study aims to assess the comparative effectiveness of a conventional splitting needle or a peelable cannula vs. the modified Seldinger technique (MST) by utilizing a dedicated micro-insertion kit across various clinically significant metrics, including insertion success, complications, and catheter-related infections. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational cohort study using an anonymized data set spanning 3 years (2017-2019) in a large tertiary-level neonatal intensive care unit in Qatar. Results A total of 1,445 peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion procedures were included in the analysis, of which 1,285 (89%) were successful. The primary indication for insertion was mainly determined by the planned therapy duration, with the saphenous vein being the most frequently selected blood vessel. The patients exposed to MST were generally younger (7 ± 15 days vs. 11 ± 26 days), but exhibited similar mean weights and gestational ages. Although not statistically significant, the MST demonstrated slightly higher overall and first-attempt insertion success rates compared to conventional methods (91 vs. 88%). However, patients undergoing conventional insertion techniques experienced a greater incidence of catheter-related complications (p < 0.001). There were 39 cases of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in the conventional group (3.45/1,000 catheter days) and eight cases in the MST group (1.06/1,000 catheter days), indicating a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001). Throughout the study period, there was a noticeable shift toward the utilization of the MST kit for PICC insertions. Conclusion The study underscores the viability of MST facilitated by an all-in-one micro kit for neonatal PICC insertion. Utilized by adept and trained inserters, this approach is associated with improved first-attempt success rates, decreased catheter-related complications, and fewer incidences of CLABSI. However, while these findings are promising, it is imperative to recognize potential confounding factors. Therefore, additional prospective multicenter studies are recommended to substantiate these results and ascertain the comprehensive benefits of employing the all-in-one kit.
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- Matheus F. P. T. van Rens
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Radboud University Medical Center, Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery Education, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Radboud University Medical Center, Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Faculty of PeriOperative Care & Technology, Institute of People and Health Sciences, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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van Rens MF, Hugill K, Mahmah MA, Francia AL, van Loon FH. Effect of peripheral intravenous catheter type and material on therapy failure in a neonatal population. J Vasc Access 2023; 24:1284-1292. [PMID: 35196909 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221080071] [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] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In neonatal settings vascular access devices are essential for treatment. However, their use is not without risks. The design and materials of peripheral vascular access devices have been evaluated amongst adult populations, but contemporary studies in neonatal settings are scant. PURPOSE/OUTCOME MEASURES This research describes the prevalence of peripheral intravenous catheter failure related to three different catheter types with the intent to identify modifiable risks that might be used to evaluate device efficacy, innovate neonatal practice, and support future policy developments. METHOD AND SETTING This was a retrospective observational analysis of routinely collected anonymized intravenous therapy related data. The study was carried out at the tertiary neonatal intensive care unit (112 beds) of the Women's Wellness and Research Center of Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar. PARTICIPANTS Neonates who were admitted to the unit requiring intravenous treatment wherefore peripheral intravenous cannulation was indicated, were included in this study. RESULTS The use of different type of catheters resulted in significantly less therapy failures as phlebitis and increased dwell time, compared with the control groups. This remains significant after adjusting for age at insertion, gestational age, birth weight, and catheter type. CONCLUSIONS The study's findings are in accord with international literature concerning adult and pediatric patients concerning the superiority of PUR over PTFE catheters with respect to the risk of phlebitis and longer dwell times. However, the risk of failure of therapy did not differ between catheters. This finding is reassuring and supports practitioner judgment when selecting peripheral catheter devices.
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- Matheus Fpt van Rens
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Department of Perioperative Care and Technology, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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van Rens MF, Spencer TR, Hugill K, Francia AL, van Loon FH, Bayoumi MA. Octyl-butyl-cyanoacrylate glue for securement of peripheral intravenous catheters: A retrospective, observational study in the neonatal population. J Vasc Access 2023:11297298231154629. [PMID: 36794683 DOI: 10.1177/11297298231154629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based insertion and maintenance strategies for neonatal vascular access devices (VAD) exist to reduce the causes of VAD failure and complications in neonates. Peripheral intravenous catheter failure and complications including, infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, dislodgement with/without removal, and infection are majorly influenced by catheter securement methods. METHODS A retrospective, observational study using routinely collected data on intravenous device use in a large neonatal intensive care unit in Qatar. A 6-month historical cohort was compared with a 6-month cohort after the introduction of an octyl-butyl-cyanoacrylate glue (CG). In the historical cohort, the catheter was secured using a semi-permeable transparent membrane dressing while in the CG cohort, CG was applied at the insertion site on initial insertion and after any dressing change. This was the only variable intervention between both groups. RESULTS A total of 8330 peripheral catheters were inserted. All catheters were inserted and monitored by members of the NeoVAT team. 4457 (53.5%) were secured with just a semi-permeable transparent dressing and 3873 (46.5%) secured a semi-permeable transparent dressing with the addition of CG. The odds ratio for premature failure after securement with CG was 0.59 (0.54-0.65) when compared to the catheters secured with a semi-permeable transparent dressing, which was statistically significant (p < 0.001). The correlation between the occurrence of a complication and the use of CG for device securement was significant (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The risk of developing device-related phlebitis and premature device removal, increased significantly if CG was not used for adjunct catheter securement. In parallel with the currently published literature, this study's findings support the use of CG for vascular device securement. When device securement and stabilization concerns are most pertinent CG is a safe and effective adjunct to reducing therapy failures in the neonatal patient population.
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery Education, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.,PeriOperative Care & Technology, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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Effective Use of Extended Dwell Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in Neonatal Intensive Care Patients. Adv Neonatal Care 2023; 23:93-101. [PMID: 36700682 DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Implementing innovative approaches to vascular access can be challenging in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). PURPOSE The purpose of this project was to describe the implementation of extended dwell peripheral intravenous (EPIV) catheters, a vascular access device not widely used in the NICU. The implementation involved (1) designing clinical criteria for EPIV catheter use, (2) education of vascular access NICU nurses, and (3) comparing clinical outcomes between vascular access devices (ie, PIV and EPIV catheters). METHODS We developed evidence-based clinical criteria guiding the use of vascular access devices. We then developed an educational plan for NICU nurses focused on vascular access. Finally, we collected and compared demographic characteristics and clinical data on catheter type and placement attempts, dwell time, and clinical complications associated with each catheter. RESULTS EPIV catheters were implemented according to evidence-based criteria by a vascular access NICU nursing team. Fifteen percent of PIV catheter placements required 3 or more attempts compared with just 1% of EPIV catheter placement attempts. EPIV catheters had a longer median dwell time (3.5 vs 1 day) and fewer complications than PIV catheters (P < .001). IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE AND RESEARCH Implementation of an evidence-based approach to vascular access by a team of NICU nurses may improve clinical outcomes. EPIV catheters may be an appropriate alternative device to PIV catheters due to fewer placement attempts, longer dwell times, and overall fewer complications during use. Future vascular access research in the NICU may include a greater focus on innovative placement strategies, optimal maintenance and infection control, and prevention of complications.
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BACKGROUND Within every neonatal clinical setting, vascular access devices are considered essential for administration of fluids, nutrition, and medications. However, use of vascular access devices is not without danger of failure. Catheter securement adhesives are being evaluated among adult populations, but to date, studies in neonatal settings are scant. PURPOSE This research describes the prevalence of peripherally inserted central catheter failure related to catheter securement before and after the introduction of tissue adhesive for catheter securement. The identified modifiable risks might be used to evaluate efficacy, to innovate neonatal practice and support future policy developments. METHOD AND SETTING This was a retrospective observational analysis of routinely collected anonymized intravenous therapy-related data. The study was carried out at the tertiary neonatal intensive care unit (112 beds) of the Women's Wellness and Research Center of Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar. RESULTS The results showed that the use of an approved medical grade adhesive for catheter securement resulted in significantly less therapy failures, compared with the control group. This remains significant after adjusting for day of insertion, gestational age, birth weight, and catheter type. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE AND RESEARCH In parallel with currently published international literature, this study's findings support catheter securement with an octyl-based tissue adhesive in use with central venous catheters. When device stabilization is most pertinent, securement with tissue adhesive is a safe and effective method for long-term vascular access among the neonatal population.
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van Rens M, Hugill K, Francia AL, Abdelwahab AH, Garcia KL. Treatment of a neonatal peripheral intravenous infiltration/extravasation (PIVIE) injury with hyaluronidase: a case report. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2022; 31:S31-S36. [PMID: 35439074 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.8.s31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Intravenous therapy-related injury, its prevention, and treatment are ubiquitous topics of interest among neonatal clinicians and practitioners. This is due to the economic costs, reputational censure, and patents' wellbeing concerns coupled with the possibility of potentially avoidable serious and life-long harm occurring in this vulnerable patient population. CASE DESCRIPTION A term infant receiving a hypertonic dextrose infusion for the management of hypoglycemia developed a fulminating extravasation shortly after commencement of the infusion. This complication developed without notification of infusion pump pressure changes pertaining to a change in blood vessel compliance or early warning of infiltration by the optical sensor site monitoring technology (ivWatch®) in use. The injury was extensive and treated with a hyaluronidase/saline mix subcutaneously injected into the extravasation site using established techniques. Over a period of 2 weeks, the initially deep wound healed successfully without further incident, and the infant was discharged home without evident cosmetic scarring or functional effects. CONCLUSION This article reports on a case of a term baby who postroutine insertion of a peripherally intravenous catheter showed an extreme reaction to extravasation of the administered intravenous fluids. We discuss the condition, our successful management with hyaluronidase, and the need to remain observationally vigilant of intravenous infusions despite the advances in infusion monitoring technology. HIGHLIGHTS In a neonatal population peripheral infusion therapy-related complication rates have been reported to be as high as 75% Peripheral IV infiltration and extravasation (PIVIE) is implicated in up to 65% of IV-related complications PIVIE injury has the potential to cause serious harm Prompt recognition and timely appropriate intervention can mitigate many of these risks Adhering to the 5Rs for vascular access optimizes infusion therapy and potentially reduces complications.
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- Matheus van Rens
- Nursing and Vascular Access, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Nursing and Midwifery Education Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Vascular Access and Neonatal Transport, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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van Rens MFPT, Bayoumi MAA, van de Hoogen A, Francia ALV, Cabanillas IJ, van Loon FHJ, Spencer TR. The ABBA project (Assess Better Before Access): A retrospective cohort study of neonatal intravascular device outcomes. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:980725. [PMID: 36405839 PMCID: PMC9670536 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.980725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Venous access devices (VADs) play a vital role within the neonatal intensive care unit. However, there are significant risks associated with the use of VADs, with complications such as infection, thrombosis, device occlusion, and infiltration/extravasation frequently contributing to device-related failures and increasing the risk of significant patient harm or injury. This study aimed to explore the relationships between risk factors and different venous access device complications in the neonatal setting, and then use that evidence to develop an algorithm based on observational data. METHODS This is a retrospective, single-center cohort study that was conducted in a large 112-bed neonatal intensive care unit in Qatar. We examined venous access device data from January 2016 to December 2018 for all term and preterm neonates. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the outcomes, which included a mean and its standard deviation or median and an interquartile range for continuous variables regarding normal distribution, and absolute numbers with percentages for discrete variables. RESULTS The authors recorded a total of 23,858 VADs inserted during the study period. Of these, 21,313 (89%) were peripheral intravenous catheters, 689 (3%) were extended dwell-peripheral intravenous catheters, 1,335 (6%) were epicutaneo-caval catheters, and 521 (2%) were umbilical venous catheters. In total, 51,179 catheter days were registered, with 2.17 catheter days reported per patient. Peripheral device dwell times were significantly shorter when compared with central venous catheter devices (P < 0.001), with mean dwell times of 22 days ± 23 h and 236 days ± 183 h, respectively. After insertion, a complication occurred in 11,177 (51%) of peripheral VADs and 221 (12%) of central VADs. The type of device inserted [P < 0.001, hazard ratio (HR) = 0.52, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.50-0.54], reason/indication for intravenous therapy (P < 0.001, HR = 0.85, 95% CI: 0.82-0.87), and the side of insertion of the device (P < 0.001, HR = 1.25, 95% CI: 1.24-1.27) had a significant relationship with outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Four subgroups of VADs were identified (peripheral intravenous catheters, extended dwell-peripheral intravenous devices, epicutaneo-caval catheters, and umbilical venous catheters) with outcome-related differences. Central venous access devices (epicutaneo-caval catheters and umbilical venous catheters) had lower complications compared with peripheral VADs. Proper venous access device selection, early insertion, and early removal approaches remain crucial to preventing venous access device complications. Peripheral intravenous devices should be used carefully and closely watched for early detection of complications.
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- Matheus F P T van Rens
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Neonatology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Science and Technology in Perioperative Nursing, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Nursing Department, Global Vascular Access, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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Hugill K, van Rens M. Inserting central lines via the peripheral circulation in neonates. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 29:S12-S18. [PMID: 33104432 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2020.29.19.s12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are extensively used in neonatal intensive and high-dependency care settings. These intravenous catheters provide medium to longer-term access to the circulatory system for the delivery of medications, parenteral nutrition and the like. Catheters are available in a variety of bespoke designs and materials, each with their unique characteristics, benefits and limitations. PICCs are frequently inserted in a sterile zone cot-side procedure, one that requires an advanced knowledge base, technical skill and training. This article relates some important practical advice around managing minor complications that can be encountered while using the modified Seldinger technique (MST) to insert neonatal PICCs, which can make this procedure a less stressful experience for both infants and health professionals.
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- Kevin Hugill
- formerly Director of Nursing (Education), Nursing and Midwifery Education Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Director of Nursing (Clinical) NICU, Women's Wellness and Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
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Monasor-Ortolá D, Cortés-Castell E, Martínez-Pascual C, Esteve-Ríos A, Rizo-Baeza MM. Factors Influencing the Success of Peripheral Venous Access in Neonates. J Pediatr Nurs 2019; 47:e30-e35. [PMID: 31031059 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2019.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE In neonatal units, the use of peripheral venous catheters is a commonly used technique involving risks and local complications. Catheter duration and viability is limited and may involve multiple insertion attempts. Catheterization was considered successful when there were no local complications and the catheter was removed owing to completion of treatment. The aim of the study was to determine the optimal location and instruments to reduce the number of catheter insertion attempts and to increase time without complications. DESIGN AND METHODS A cross-sectional descriptive study was undertaken to analyze all the catheters inserted in the neonatal intermediate care unit of Vinalopó University Hospital (Elche, Spain). Between 2013 and 2017 the following variables were collected: sex, age, gestational age, and venipuncture site, as well as catheter type, number of insertion attempts, duration and complications. RESULTS A total of 929 catheters were analyzed with a mean duration of 46.5 ± 33.9 h, and were removed upon completion of treatment (success 38.3%). The preferred site was the dorsal hand (48.2%) followed by the cubital fossa (20.1%). In both sites the success of the catheter and its duration was higher than the mean (42.4%; 43.9% and 49.4 ± 35.7; 50.3 ± 33.4 h respectively). The most frequent complications were extravasation (47.0%) and phlebitis (5.9%). Just one attempt was needed for 63.8% of cannulations of the dorsal hand, followed by 38.9% in the forearm. No significant differences were found in fixation type, sex, weight, gestational age or infusion type (continuous/intermittent). CONCLUSIONS The success of the technique is low. The preferred insertion sites with fewer complications, longer duration and fewer attempts were the dorsal hand and cubital fossa. With fewer attempts required for cannulation, better results were achieved on the dorsal hand.
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- David Monasor-Ortolá
- Vinalopó University Hospital (Elche), Spain; Nursing Department, University of Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pediatric and Organic Chemistry, University of Miguel Hernández, Spain.
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