The development of a risk score for unplanned removal of peripherally inserted central catheter in newborns

Rapid Superficial Vein Assessment (RaSuVA): A pre-procedural systematic evaluation of superficial veins to optimize venous catheterization in neonates

BACKGROUND

Placement of peripheral intra-venous cannulas and epicutaneo-caval catheters is routinely performed in in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and both devices require visible superficial veins easy to cannulate. NICU patients are intrinsically characterized by poor and fragile vein asset, so that puncture and cannulation of superficial veins is often a challenge even for trained clinicians and cannulation frequently results in a stressful, painful, difficult procedure.

METHODS AND RESULTS

Rapid Superficial Vein Assessment is meant to offer a systematic pre-procedural evaluation of all superficial veins of the newborn, so to allow a rational choice of the best insertion site, tailored on the single patient, and optimized for the specific type of venous access device. The superficial veins are examined systematically, both with and without NIR technology, exploring seven skin areas in the following order: (1) medial malleolus, (2) lateral malleolus, (3) retro-popliteal fossa, (4) back of the hand and wrist, (5) antecubital fossa, (6) anterior scalp surface, and (7) posterior scalp surface.

CONCLUSIONS

The aim of the protocol is to increase the first attempt success rate and reduce the duration of the procedure, the number of attempts for single patient and possibly to limit complications, stress, and pain in neonates.

The relationship between the PICC tip position and weight gain, length growth of premature infants under ultrasonography: a correlation analysis study

Objective

This study aimed to analyze the correlation between PICC tip position and weight/length changes in preterm infants in different positions using ultrasonography.

Methods

The study is a prospective before and after self-control clinical trial. The study analyzed the distance between the PICC tip and the entrance of the heart under ultrasonography for premature infants who underwent PICC insertion. The infants were positioned and tracked weekly, and their weight and length were recorded. The Spearman rank correlation test was used to analyze the relationship between the displacement distance of the PICC tip under ultrasonography in different positions and weight/length changes.

Results

A total of 202 premature infants were included in the study, and 100% of them experienced changes in the PICC tip position. During the first week, 134 (66.33%) cases in a flexed position and 153 (75.74%) cases in a straight position showed displacement of the catheter toward the heart. The displacement distance of the tip during catheter retention was significantly correlated with weight change (r_s = 0.681/0.661, P < 0.05) and length change (r_s = 0.629/0.617, P < 0.05). In the third and fifth weeks, weight increased by 451 ± 178 and 750 (715-975) g, length increased by 1.50 (1.00-2.12) and 3.00 (2.00-3.70) cm, the catheter moved 1.27 ± 0.89 and 2.23 ± 0.95 cm, respectively, in a flexed position.

Conclusion

The PICC tip position in preterm infants is influenced by weight and length changes. It is crucial to use ultrasonography to track and locate the catheter within the first week of placement and to increase the frequency of catheter localization starting from the third and fifth weeks. The flexed position is recommended during catheter localization.

A nurse-inserted peripherally inserted central catheter program in general pediatrics: a single-center experience

BACKGROUND

A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) with its tip preferably in the vena cava is essential in caring for patients with chronic conditions in general pediatrics. However, PICC-related complications are concerning and warrant further investigations.

OBJECTIVES

To share the experience of a nurse-inserted peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) program initiated in a general pediatric department.

METHODS

A retrospective descriptive cohort study based on a prospectively collected database was conducted. All PICCs inserted in the departments of gastroenterology and pulmonology in a tertiary pediatric center from Dec. 2015 to Dec. 2019 were included in the study. Complications and risk factors were analyzed by comparing cases with and without complications. We also reported arm movements in correcting mal-positioned newly-inserted PICCs.

RESULTS

There were 169 cases with a median (IQR) age of 42(6, 108) months who received PICC insertion during a 4-year period. Inflammatory bowel disease was the leading diagnosis accounting for 25.4% (43/169) of all cases. The overall complication rate was 16.4 per 1000 catheter days with malposition and occlusion as the two most common complications. Multivariate models performed by logistic regression demonstrated that young age [p = 0.004, OR (95%CI) = 0.987(0.978, 0.996)] and small PICC diameter (1.9Fr, p = 0.003, OR (95%CI) = 3.936(1.578, 9.818)] were risk factors for PICC complications. Correction of malpositioned catheters was attempted and all succeeded in 9 eligible cases by using arm movements.

CONCLUSION

The nurse-inserted PICC program in general pediatrics is feasible with a low rate of complications. PICC tip malposition and occlusion were two major PICC-related complications when low age and small catheter lumina were major risk factors. Furtherly, arm manipulation potentially is an easy and effective approach for correcting malpositioned newly-inserted PICC catheters.

Peripherally inserted central catheter obstruction in packed red blood cell transfusions in neonates

OBJECTIVES

to estimate incidence and free time of peripherally inserted central catheter obstruction in newborns undergoing red blood cell transfusion in the first 24 hours after the procedure.

METHODS

a longitudinal study, carried out with neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at a teaching hospital in Paraná, between January and July 2019. The sample consisted of 46 transfusion events performed in neonates through a peripherally inserted central catheter. Analysis performed according to descriptive statistics.

RESULTS

thirty-one catheters were analyzed, inserted in 24 neonates, through which 46 red blood cell transfusions were performed. Most neonates were male, gestational age <32 weeks, weight <1,500 grams, hospitalized mainly for prematurity. Among the 31 catheters, one (3.2%) presented obstruction after transfusion.

CONCLUSIONS

The occurrence of obstructions immediately after transfusion was low and the catheters remained complication free for the next 24 hours.

Obstrução do cateter central de inserção periférica nas transfusões de concentrado de hemácias em neonatos

RESUMO Objetivos: estimar incidência e tempo livre de obstrução do cateter central de inserção periférica em recém-nascidos submetidos à transfusão de hemácias nas primeiras 24 horas após o procedimento. Métodos: estudo longitudinal, realizado com neonatos em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal em hospital de ensino do Paraná, entre janeiro e julho de 2019. Amostra foi composta por 46 eventos de transfusões realizadas em neonatos pelo cateter central de inserção periférica. Análise realizada segundo estatística descritiva. Resultados: foram analisados 31 cateteres, inseridos em 24 neonatos, por meio dos quais foram realizadas 46 transfusões de hemácias. A maioria dos neonatos era do sexo masculino, idade gestacional <32 semanas, peso <1.500 gramas, internados principalmente por prematuridade. Dentre os 31 cateteres, um (3,2%) apresentou obstrução após a transfusão. Conclusões: A ocorrência de obstruções imediatamente após transfusão foi baixa e os cateteres permaneceram livres da complicação nas 24h seguintes.

A review of neonatal peripherally inserted central venous catheters in extremely or very low birthweight infants based on a 3-year clinical practice: Complication incidences and risk factors

BACKGROUND

The application of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) in neonates has proven effective in avoiding repetitive insertions and excessive use of transfusion consumables. However, the frequent occurrence of PICC-associated complications deserves special attention, especially in extremely or very low birthweight (E/VLBW) infants, which in turn affects the quality of neonatal PICC practice. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective study of a 3-year clinical practice of neonatal PICCs in E/VLBW infants to understand the incidences of various catheter-related complications and their risk factors to help form an empirical summary and evidence-based guidance for the improvement of practice.

METHODS

A retrospective study was conducted based on a 3-year practice of neonatal PICCs in E/VLBW infants. Neonatal health records were collected, including demographic characteristics, PICC placement data, and treatment information.

RESULTS

A total of 519 E/VLBW infants were included in this study. There were 77 cases of complications involving 72 infants with an overall incidence of 12.13%. The order of incidences of different complications from high to low was phlebitis (7.71%), malposition (3.66%), leakage (1.35%), pleural effusion (1.15%), central line-associated bloodstream infection (0.58%, 0.25/1,000d), and accidental removal (0.38%). Multivariate analysis revealed that the inserted vessel was an independent risk factor for PICC-associated complications (mainly phlebitis; p = 0.002). Neonatal PICCs inserted in the axillary vein were only one-tenth (p = 0.026) as likely to cause phlebitis as in the basilic vein, whereas when applied in the saphenous vein, neonatal PICCs were five times as likely to cause phlebitis (p = 0.000).

CONCLUSION

E/VLBW infants might be more inclined to develop PICC-associated phlebitis. Catheters inserted in the axillary or basilic vein are preferred if possible.

Bundle para manuseio do cateter central de inserção periférica em neonatos

Resumo Objetivo Construir um bundle para prevenção de infecção primária da corrente sanguínea relacionada a cateter que contemple cuidados de enfermagem para manuseio do cateter de acesso venoso central por inserção periférica em neonatos. Métodos Pesquisa metodológica, desenvolvida no ano de 2017 em três etapas: levantamento bibliográfico, construção do instrumento e validação de conteúdo por cinco juízes. O instrumento para validação foi composto por 21 cuidados de enfermagem selecionados na primeira etapa. O índice de validade de conteúdo acima de 80% foi utilizado para avaliar a concordância entre os juízes, esta etapa foi realizada em uma única rodada. Resultados Dos 21 itens avaliados pelos juízes, dez foram excluídos por apresentarem índice de validade de conteúdo menor que 0,80 e três foram agrupados ao demais cuidados elencados. A versão final do bundle foi composta por oito itens. Os cuidados incluídos foram relacionados a higienização das mãos antes e após as manuseio, o uso de seringas com calibre adequado, troca e desinfecção das dânulas e dos conectores com álcool 70%, teste de permeabilidade e cuidados com curativos. Conclusão O estudo permitiu elaborar e validar junto a juízes um bundle para manuseio do cateter central de inserção periférica em neonatos com vistas a redução de infecção primária da corrente sanguínea relacionada ao cateter de acesso venoso central por inserção periférica.

Direct cost of peripheral catheterization by nurses

ABSTRACT Objective: To measure the average direct cost of peripherally inserted central catheterization performed by nurses in a pediatric and neonatal intensive care unit. Method: A quantitative, exploratory-descriptive, single-case study, whose sample consisted of the non-participant observation of 101 peripherally inserted central catheter procedures. The cost was calculated by multiplying the execution time (timed using a chronometer) spent by nursing professionals, participants in the procedure, by the unit cost of direct labor, added to the cost of materials, drugs, and solutions. Results: The average direct cost of the procedure was US$ 326.95 (standard deviation = US$ 84.47), ranging from US$ 99.03 to US$ 530.71, with a median of US$ 326.17. It was impacted by material costs and the direct labor of the nurses. Conclusion: The measurement of the average direct cost of the peripherally inserted central catheter procedure shed light on the financials of consumed resources, indicating possibilities of intervention aiming to increase efficiency in allocating these resources.