What's the best way to secure a catheter?
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Anne Marie Frey
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Drawing blood samples from vascular access devices: evidence-based practice.
Venous catheters are placed for the purpose of infusion, and, in the case of central vascular devices, for drawing blood specimens for laboratory analysis. Little scientific research exists on optimal methods to obtain blood samples from catheters, and clinicians use a variety of non-proven techniques. This article includes an overview of multiple techniques, review of research studies and publications, and recommendations for current practice.
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Why are we stuck on tape and suture? A review of catheter securement devices.
This review focuses on available prospective data comparing standard methods of catheter securement with a securement device. The data demonstrate that the device, specifically engineered for catheter securement, significantly reduces overall catheter-associated complications. This appears to be the result of improved securement and reduced catheter motion. These studies make the authors question their current practice of securing catheters with tape and suture when better alternatives are available.
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