Kuo CY, Cheng HH, Cheng PC. [Project to Improve FloTrac
Cognition and Skill Accuracy in Nurses Working in the Intensive Care Unit].
Hu Li Za Zhi 2023;
70:75-83. [PMID:
37740267 DOI:
10.6224/jn.202310_70(5).10]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND & PROBLEMS
FloTrac is used to monitor hemodynamics in patients. Insufficient awareness of and inexperience with this machine put patients at risk.
PURPOSE
A project was developed to increase FloTrac cognitive accuracy from 57.6% to 85% and skill accuracy from 73.3% to 91% in ICU nurses. Also, FloTrac installation time was intended to be reduced to less than 8 minutes and 38 seconds.
RESOLUTION
Create a pithy, easy-to-remember formula; make operation teaching videos, operation manuals, and reminder cards; arrange educational training; and monitor quality regularly.
RESULTS
FloTrac cognitive accuracy increased from 57.6% to 90.4%; FloTrac skill accuracy increased from 73.3% to 99.7%; and installation time was shortened from 8 minutes and 38 seconds to 5 minutes and 42 seconds.
CONCLUSIONS
After implementation of the project, nurses improved their professional knowledge and were better able to help doctors obtain hemodynamic data efficiently to provide patients with accurate and rapid treatment.
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