Peripheral vascular catheter care plan

October 13, 2008

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Insertion of peripheral vascular catheters (PVC) is a common invasive procedure that forms part of the management of many in-patients. However, this type of device has associated risk of bacteraemia. 

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of MRSA BSIs within Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust for the time period 2006-07, identified a number of infections relating to PVCs. Issues included sub-optimal documentation resulting in prolonged dwell times and lack of personal accountability in PVC management. 

This poster publication presents how a policy for review, routine replacement at or before 72hrs and enhanced documentation and audit has reduced the incidence of bacteraemia associated with PVCs, this poster was presented at the following conference: IPS 2008.

Thank you to Martin Kiernan for granting permission to publish this poster.

Click here to view the poster.

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Written by Andrew Jackson · Filed Under All, Poster 

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