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  • Medical Procedures
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Peripheral venous cannula insertion is a common hospital procedure with associated patient discomfort, anxiety, and risks like infection.
  • Current UK guidelines historically recommended routine cannula changes every 72–96 hours.
  • Updated epic3 guidelines advocate for changing cannulas based on clinical indication rather than a fixed schedule.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the evidence supporting a shift from routine to clinically indicated peripheral venous cannula replacement.
  • To assess the impact of changing local policy and practice in an NHS trust to align with updated guidelines.
  • To determine if the new practice affects patient outcomes, financial costs, and clinical staff workload.

Main Methods:

  • A local NHS trust reviewed evidence regarding peripheral venous cannula replacement frequency.
  • The trust implemented a policy change to replace cannulas based on clinical need, moving away from routine 72–96 hour changes.
  • Primary outcomes were monitored for the initial 6 months post-implementation.

Main Results:

  • Patient outcomes were not adversely affected during the first 6 months of the new practice.
  • A significant reduction in financial costs was observed, with a 25% stock reduction.
  • An estimated 11,750 clinical hours were saved for healthcare staff.

Conclusions:

  • Changing peripheral venous cannulas based on clinical indication is safe and effective.
  • This practice change leads to substantial cost savings and improved efficiency for clinical staff.
  • Patients benefit from avoiding unnecessary procedures, reducing pain and potential risks associated with repeated cannula insertions.