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Care related to peripheral intravenous catheterism in pediatrics performed by nursing technicians

Luciano Marques Dos Santos1,2, Taynara Bispo Conceição1, Cleonara Sousa Gomes E Silva1

  • 1Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana. Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil.

Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|October 20, 2021
PubMed

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Nursing technicians showed significant gaps in peripheral intravenous catheterization care practices for hospitalized children. Many observed procedures did not align with recommended standards, highlighting a need for improved training and adherence to best practices in pediatric care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Peripheral intravenous catheterization is a common procedure in pediatric care.
  • Adherence to standardized care practices is crucial for preventing complications.
  • Previous studies indicate variability in nursing practice during catheterization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate nursing technicians' care practices during peripheral intravenous catheterization in hospitalized children.
  • To identify deviations from recommended protocols before, during, and after catheter insertion.
  • To assess the quality of care provided in a pediatric setting.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional, descriptive study utilizing non-participatory observation.
  • Data collected via an instrument assessing care practices at three procedural stages.
  • Analysis included frequency calculations and measures of central tendency and dispersion.

Main Results:

  • Thirty-one nursing technicians participated in the observation.
  • Care practices were predominantly focused on the pre-insertion phase.
  • Identified nonconformities included issues with hand hygiene, mask use, site selection, antisepsis, stabilization, and catheter coverage.

Conclusions:

  • Observed peripheral intravenous catheterization practices frequently deviated from national and international standards.
  • Significant gaps exist in the adherence to recommended precautions.
  • There is a critical need to reinforce evidence-based practices in pediatric catheterization care.
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