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  • Peripheral intravenous catheter practices in Australian and New Zealand neonatal units: A cross-sectional survey

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    August, D
    Ullman, AJ
    Rickard, CM
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Ullman, Amanda J.
    Rickard, Claire
    Rickard, Catherine M.
    August, Deanne
    Year published
    2019
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    Abstract
    Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are important tools for the provision of treatment for unwell and premature neonates. This study aimed to explore current PIVC practices (i.e. insertion, product selection, complications and management priorities) within Australian and New Zealand neonatal units, to identify areas for innovation and practice change. The survey was distributed via Australian and New Zealand neonatal nursing associations, with 180 respondents (54% Australia; 46% New Zealand). Respondents reported an average of 2–3 insertion attempts were required per PIVC, with variability in cleansing agents, decontamination ...
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    Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are important tools for the provision of treatment for unwell and premature neonates. This study aimed to explore current PIVC practices (i.e. insertion, product selection, complications and management priorities) within Australian and New Zealand neonatal units, to identify areas for innovation and practice change. The survey was distributed via Australian and New Zealand neonatal nursing associations, with 180 respondents (54% Australia; 46% New Zealand). Respondents reported an average of 2–3 insertion attempts were required per PIVC, with variability in cleansing agents, decontamination techniques, skin barrier films and PIVC dressing products used. The large majority of respondents reported seeing skin complications associated with PIVCs within their practice (94%). Infection prevention was the highest management priority, and skin complication prevention, the lowest priority. High quality research is necessary to inform neonatal PIVC insertion and management practices, to improve patient safety and treatment provision.
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    Journal Title
    Journal of Neonatal Nursing
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnn.2019.03.002
    Subject
    Nursing
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/386319
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