Abstract

Occlusion rate of percutaneous central venous catheters (PCVC) in NICU is 7.2%. The increased occlusion rate factors is lack of assessment checklist -- staff training and recognition of high-risk population. Our solutions included establishing a assessment checklist -- Enhancing caregiver's cognitive and care skills for PCVC care.The occlusion rate decreased from 7.2% to 3.4%.

Author Details

Ming Ying Lee, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Chun-Chu Chang, MSN, Nursing Department of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyouan, Taiwan

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Lead Author Affiliation

Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Occlusion Rate, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Percutaneous Central Venous Catheters

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Reducing the occlusion rate of percutaneous central venous catheters in premature infants in NICU

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Occlusion rate of percutaneous central venous catheters (PCVC) in NICU is 7.2%. The increased occlusion rate factors is lack of assessment checklist -- staff training and recognition of high-risk population. Our solutions included establishing a assessment checklist -- Enhancing caregiver's cognitive and care skills for PCVC care.The occlusion rate decreased from 7.2% to 3.4%.