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%.
Sigma Membership
Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Occlusion Rate, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Percutaneous Central Venous Catheters
Recommended Citation
Lee, Ming Ying and Chang, Chun-Chu, "Reducing the occlusion rate of percutaneous central venous catheters in premature infants in NICU" (2019). INRC (Congress). 12.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/12
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%.