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Evaluation of SURECATH access device
Summary
The SURECATH device offers a comfortable and easy alternative to traditional non-coring needles for accessing implanted ports. Nursing staff and patients reported improved comfort and ease of use with this flexible catheter system.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Nursing Practice
- Vascular Access
Background:
- Implanted ports are common for long-term vascular access.
- Non-coring needles are the standard method for accessing these ports.
- Nurses are experienced with non-coring needle use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the SURECATH port-accessing device as an alternative to non-coring needles.
- To assess patient comfort during port access with SURECATH.
- To evaluate the ease of use for nursing staff using SURECATH.
Main Methods:
- An initial assessment involving 10 patients.
- Comparison of patient comfort between SURECATH and non-coring needles.
- Evaluation of nursing staff's ease of use with the SURECATH device.
Main Results:
- Patients reported greater comfort with the SURECATH device compared to non-coring needles.
- Nursing staff reported increased ease in accessing implanted ports with SURECATH.
- The SURECATH device demonstrated potential as a viable alternative.
Conclusions:
- The SURECATH port-accessing device provides a more comfortable experience for patients.
- It offers improved ease of use for nurses accessing implanted ports.
- SURECATH presents an attractive alternative to non-coring needles in port access procedures.