Care related to peripheral intravenous catheterism in pediatrics performed by nursing technicians

Abstract

Objectives: to evaluate the care practice adopted by nursing technicians before, during and after peripheral intravenous catheterization performed in hospitalized children. Methods: cross-sectional and descriptive research, carried out in a pediatric hospital in Bahia through non-participatory observation of peripheral intravenous catheterizations performed in children by nursing technicians. Data was collected through an instrument containing care related to the moments before, during and after insertion of the catheter, calculating absolute and relative frequencies, measures of central tendency and dispersion. Results: there were 31 nursing technicians, who performed care mainly before intravenous catheterization. Nonconformities were identified regarding hand hygiene, use of a disposable mask, selection of the catheter insertion site, antisepsis, stabilization and catheter coverage. Conclusions: most of the precautions observed regarding peripheral intravenous catheterization are not in accordance with the standards of practice recommended by the national and international literature.

Bundle appearance validation for peripherally inserted central catheter handling in neonates / Validação de aparência do bundle para manuseio do cateter central de inserção periférica em neonatos

“…6 It is perceived that training of professionals, development of protocols and guidelines are not sufficient to ensure adherence in practice to care with the PICC and other types of intravenous devices. 4,7 One of the strategies to minimize these complications and ensure patient safety is the systematization of care through protocols, guidelines, checklists and bundles. It is worth noting that these strategies are developed by experts and based on the best evidence to make healthcare practices safer and reduce adverse events.…”