Using a standardized algorithm to decrease central venous catheter utilization - 18/10/24
, Emma P. Stein, MPH, MLS(ASCP), CIC a, Marybell Bernhardt, BSN, RN, VA-BC a, John Flanigan, PharmD a, Catherine Lazar, MD a, Sara M. Reese, PhD, MPH, CIC, FAPIC bRésumé |
Central venous catheters (CVCs) have many benefits in patient care but are associated with increasing risks with catheter duration. A level II trauma-certified community hospital sought to decrease CVC duration utilizing a daily assessment algorithm in the critical care unit. After implementation, CVC days decreased from 490 CVC days per 1,000 patient days to 452 (odds ratio 0.86, P < .01) and catheter duration decreased from 7.71 days to 6.57 (P = .19).
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• | Algorithm guiding decision to determine central venous catheter (CVC) necessity. |
• | CVC days per patient day decreased with the use of the algorithm. |
• | CVC duration decreased with the use of the algorithm. |
Key Words : Central venous access, Device days, Device duration, Central line associated bloodstream infection, Decision algorithm
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| Conflicts of interest: None to report. |
Vol 52 - N° 11
P. 1336-1338 - novembre 2024 Retour au numéro
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