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Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock

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Peripheral vascular access devices: risk prevention and management.

Irene Lavery¹, Emma Smith

¹Continuing Professional and Practice Development (CPPD), c/o Outpatients Building, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)

|March 26, 2008

Summary

Peripheral venous cannulation, a key nursing intervention, requires careful management to prevent patient risks. This article details preventative strategies and risk mitigation for safe intravenous therapy in acute and community settings.

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Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock

Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock

Published on: June 12, 2021

Area of Science:

Nursing Practice
Patient Safety
Vascular Access

Background:

Intravenous therapy is essential in acute care and expanding into community settings.
Peripheral venous cannulation is a frequent procedure with inherent patient risks.
Effective management is crucial for safe patient care and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore preventative and risk-management strategies for peripherally-inserted cannulae.
To focus on insertion, short-term, and longer-term risks associated with cannulation.
To provide recommendations for assessing and managing patient and device care.

Main Methods:

Review of preventative and risk-management aspects of peripheral cannulae.
Focus on insertion techniques and associated risks.
Consideration of staff competence and practice maintenance.

Main Results:

Identified key risks associated with peripheral venous cannulation.
Proposed proactive measures for patient and device management.
Highlighted the importance of staff knowledge and ongoing review of cannula necessity.

Conclusions:

Implementing robust preventative and risk-management strategies is vital for safe intravenous therapy.
Regular assessment of staff competence and device care is essential.
Continuous evaluation of the need for cannulae ensures appropriate and safe patient care.