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Evaluation of a radial artery cannulation training program for intensive care nurses: a descriptive, explorative
Bee C Chee1, Ian C Baldwin, Lina Shahwan-Akl
1Intensive Care Unit, Austin Hospital, Studley Road, Heidelberg, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Bee.CHEE@austin.org.au
Summary
Experienced ICU nurses can safely perform radial artery cannulation after training, improving patient care. This study evaluated a training program
Area of Science:
- Critical Care Nursing
- Vascular Access Procedures
Background:
- Radial arterial lines are crucial for monitoring critically ill patients.
- A training program was implemented for ICU nurses to perform radial artery cannulation.
- The goal was to enable early patient intervention and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an ICU nurse training program for radial artery cannulation.
- To assess the impact of nurse-led cannulation on patient care and safety.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive explorative study with 21 ICU nurses.
- Data collected on cannulation success rates and adverse events over 6 months.
- Post-training questionnaires assessed nurse experience and program feedback.
Main Results:
- 63% of radial artery cannulation attempts were successful with no adverse events.
- 11 nurses achieved competency in performing the procedure.
- 93% of surveyed nurses would recommend the training program.
Conclusions:
- ICU nurses can be trained to safely insert radial arterial lines.
- The training program demonstrated effectiveness in improving nursing skills.
- Recommendations for program improvement were identified.
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