Abstract
The purpose of this best practice guideline (BPG) is to provide nurses (nurse practitioners, registered nurses, registered practical nurses and nursing students) and other members of the interprofessional team with evidence-based recommendations and resources related to the insertion, assessment and maintenance of vascular access devices (VADs) in the infant (0-;1 year), pediatric (1-;18 years) and adult populations (18 years and older).
For more information including supplementary documents and available translations visit: https://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/Vascular_Access
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Type
Best Practice Guideline
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Clinical Practice Guideline(s)
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Vascular Access, Vascular Access Devices, Intravenous, Peripheral Venous Catheter, Central Venous Catheter
Recommended Citation
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, "Vascular access (2nd ed.)" (2021). General Submissions: Community and Population-based Materials. 39.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/gen_sub_cpm/39
Identifier Type
ISBN
Publisher
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
Version
Publisher's Version
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Review Type
External Evaluation: Organization-based Material
Acquisition
Publisher-submission
Date of Issue
2021
Full Text of Presentation
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