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Utilization of an Intravenous Line Lifter Within a Pediatric Oncology Population

Teresa Herriage1, Mary C Hooke2, Andrew Streifel3

  • 1Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA teresa.herriage@childrensmn.org.

Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing : Official Journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
|July 30, 2015
PubMed

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A new device, the IV Line Lifter, significantly reduced contamination on intravenous (IV) tubing for young cancer patients. This innovation helps prevent infections by keeping IV lines off the hospital floor.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Device Innovation

Background:

  • Young cancer patients often require central lines for treatment.
  • Ambulating with intravenous (IV) infusions can lead to tubing contamination from the hospital floor.
  • Contaminated tubing increases the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) on patient linens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the IV Line Lifter device.
  • To determine if the device can decrease exterior IV tubing contamination.
  • To assess the impact on central line-associated bloodstream infection risk.

Main Methods:

  • Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence testing quantified organic matter on IV tubing.
  • Testing was conducted on ambulatory pediatric cancer inpatients (ages 2-10).
  • Measurements were taken pre- and post-implementation of the IV Line Lifter.

Main Results:

  • Relative light unit (RLU) levels, indicating contamination, significantly decreased post-implementation (P < .001).
  • Device users reported improved ease of ambulation.
  • Users expressed willingness to continue using the device.

Conclusions:

  • The IV Line Lifter effectively keeps IV tubing elevated, preventing floor contamination.
  • The device facilitates easier patient ambulation during infusions.
  • Implementing the IV Line Lifter can reduce the risk of CLABSIs in pediatric oncology patients.

Keywords:
CLABSIcancercentral venous access devicechildren

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