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Published on: July 13, 2019
Evaluating peripheral intravascular catheter insertion, maintenance and removal practices in small hospitals using a
Alex Hoskins1, Leon J Worth1,2, Michael J Malloy1
1Victorian Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance System (VICNISS) Coordinating Centre, Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical practice about peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion, maintenance and removal in a cohort of Victorian hospitals.
Design:
A standardized PIVC audit tool was developed, and results from point prevalent surveys were conducted.
Methods:
Hospitalized patients requiring a PIVC insertion were eligible for audit. Audit data submitted between 2015 and 2019 were extracted for the current study.
Results:
3566 PIVC insertions in 15 Victorian public hospitals were evaluated. 57.6% of PIVCs were inserted in wards, 18.7% in operating theatres and 11.6% in Emergency Departments (ED). 45.2% were inserted by nurses and 38.2% by medical staff. The preferred site for insertion was the dorsum of the hand and forearm (58.8%). 22.6% did not report a visual infusion phlebitis score at least daily, and 48% did not document a daily dressing assessment. Reasons for PIVC removal included no longer required (63%) and phlebitis (4.8%). No bloodstream infections were reported.
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