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Vascular access devices: meeting patients' needs
1Hadaway and Associates, Milner, GA, USA.
Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|February 8, 2000
Summary
Early assessment for vascular access devices, like central venous catheters, is crucial. Choosing the right device early minimizes procedures, risks, and patient discomfort for effective therapy.
Area of Science:
- Vascular surgery
- Medical device technology
Background:
- Traditional vascular access relies on peripheral venipuncture, often leading to vein exhaustion.
- Subsequent therapy necessitates central venous catheter insertion after peripheral access failure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize early, appropriate assessment for vascular access.
- To reduce the number of devices and insertion procedures required for therapy.
- To minimize patient risks and discomfort associated with vascular access.
Main Methods:
- Review of current practices in vascular access device selection.
- Analysis of the benefits of early assessment and appropriate device choice.
Main Results:
- Early assessment identifies the optimal vascular access device for therapeutic endpoint.
- Appropriate device selection minimizes the need for multiple insertions.
- Reduced procedures correlate with decreased patient risk and discomfort.
Conclusions:
- A shift towards early, informed assessment in vascular access is recommended.
- Optimizing device selection early improves therapeutic outcomes and patient experience.
- Minimizing invasive procedures enhances safety and comfort in vascular therapy.