Straight Catheterization: A Case Study

Central Venous Catheter (CVC) is a catheter placed into a large vein to obtain an intravenous access. Its use has become indispensable in the management of critically ill patients. Central venous catheters are used for hemodynamic monitoring, measurement of Central Venous Pressure, hemodialysis / plasmapheresis and in setting of difficult peripheral venous access in critically ill patients. Despite its benefits, central venous catheters have drawbacks as well. Insertion of central venous catheters can be associated with mechanical complications like arterial puncture, hematoma formation and pneumothorax and hemothorax. Late complications include catheter related bloodstream infection and catheter related local infection.

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Selvin arrived in Bath (UK) from Jamaica in 1956, Selvin wife arrived 2yrs later. Married for 61 years they have together four Daughters and one son. Selvin and his wife owned a West Indian shop retired and later moved to London in 2006.

Ms Anna Liza D. Fernandez demonstrates excellence in the execution and balancing of leadership and management roles in the perioperative unit. Maintains the highest personal performance standards and reflect the successful integration of the VISN Network plans and strategic priorities, VA Program Office programs, and the local Medical Center goals and core values. Her leadership was recognized not only in the local medical center but also with the VISN as she was awarded VISN8 FY14 Quarter Supervisor. Ms Fernandez assumes the role of Nurse Manager of the Operating Room, and has been providing coverage to other NMs of the Surgical Nursing Team, as well as assisting the Chief Nurse of Periopeartive in providing needed coverage in during

When a patient is undergoing anesthesia, their life is not only in the hands of the surgeons, it is also in the hands of the nurse anesthetist.

In my facility, the safety of our patients is our top priority. We use a set of interventions using clinical indications to ensure the safety of patients with indwelling catheters. These indications are strict intake and output (I&O), patients monitored for acute renal insufficiency or failure, sedated patients with critical illness, and neurological patients monitored for syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) or diabetes insipidus. Patients suffering from acute urinary retention, or bladder outlet obstruction with the inability to void, as well as select surgical patients, are also indicated. Indwelling catheters are also used in assisting the healing of open sacral or perineal wounds in incontinent patients with a stage III or IV pressure ulcer on the coccyx or sacrum. Prolonged immobilization

There were two main questions for this research which are 1) what are the differences in urinary incontinence and knowledge between RNs, LPNs, and CNAs; and 2) are there any changes in attitude and knowledge about urinary incontinence among nursing staff after educational in services and the placement and utilization of a bladder ultrasound scanner in a skilled nursing facility? These questions are clear, concise, and easy to understand what the research is looking for. These questions play a vital role in the research, without these two questions there would be no research. These questions are testable and measurable.

The study population included 832 patients hospitalized in five different ICUs (Keten et al, 2014, 277). A hundred and one patients who developed 126 attacks of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) were accounted for in the study sample. Out of the 101 patients, 85 experienced at least one attack of CAUTI, 7 experienced two attacks of CAUTI, and 6 experienced three or more attacks of CAUTI. Out of the 101 patients who developed a CAUTI, 49 (48.5%) were female and 52 (51.5%) were male. About 54.5% of the patients were aged 65 years or older (Keten et al, 2014,

Patients that are admitted to the hospital frequently require intravenous (IV) fluids. Many hospital policies require IV sites to be changed every 72-96 hours to reduce the risk of complications caused by the IV catheter. There is increasing evidence supporting that routine IV site replacement is ineffective (Rickard, McCann, Munnings, & McGrail, 2010, p. 2).

In all areas of healthcare, particularly in acute care settings, patients may be unable to care for their nutritional and/or hygienic needs properly. One area that is especially important to address is the perineal care of patients who are incapacitated, or otherwise unable to care for their hygienic needs independently. Normal bacterial flora can develop into an opportunistic infection if the bacteria reaches certain areas of the body. For example, a common cause of urinary tract infections (UTI) is due to Escherichia coli from the colon coming into contact with the urethra (Copstead & Banasik, 2013). If the patient is immunocompromised, elderly, sedentary, or otherwise compromised in their abilities to void, this can predispose the patient

For all types of central lines it is important always wash your hands before touching your central line. Keep the exit site dry to prevent infection. When showering make sure to cover the site with waterproof material. Be sure to tape the central line to your body to prevent it from being pulled. Avoid bending your central line. Be sure to wear clothing that doesn't rub or pull the central line. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may need emergency care. For example, passing out, trouble breathing, sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven pulse. Signs of infection to watch for are pain, swelling, warmth or redness, red streaks from the exit site, drainage from the exit site, swollen lymph nodes in neck, armpits or groin, fever of over 100 degrees F, chills, swelling in face, chest, neck or arm on the central line catheter, leaking central line, resistance when injected medicine or fluids through line, displacement of the central line. (CDC,

This is an invasive procedure and the nurse should make certain that an informed consent that has been signed by the patient is in the chart. During this procedure, a flexible tube is inserted into a blood vessel located in the arm or groin and a dye is then injected that is visible on x-ray (AHA, 2015). If at this point a blockage of any kind is visible, the doctor has the option to place a stent or perform an angioplasty to remove the obstruction. In preparation for the procedure, the patient will not have anything to eat or drink after midnight. The doctor may request that certain medications not be taken the day of the procedure which could include insulin for diabetic patients. During the procedure, the patient will be placed on their back and may be given a mild sedative to stay relaxed because general anesthetics are not typically used (AHA, 2015). If the angiogram was performed using the site in the groin, pressure will be applied and the patient must remain flat on their back, typically for eight hours, varying by facility (AHA, 2015). The nurse should check the site every hour for any bruising or excessive bleeding. After the allotted time to remain flat has passed, the nurse should be present when the patient rises for the first

the catheter and thrive in the bladder. A person who cannot urinate usually needs a catheter for

The circulating nurse also initiated the time-out. During the time-out, the circulating nurse said the patient’s name, the surgery that the patient was getting, and the limb in which the surgery was being performed on. The other health care professionals agreed that it was the right patient, right site, and right procedure. Throughout the surgery the circulating nurse continued to ensure the safety of the patient by watching the surgical staff and making sure that the sterile field was not contaminated. This nurse’s role also included gathering materials for the surgeon, throwing away trash, and keeping the environment comfortable for the staff. Towards the end of the procedure the nurse counted all sponges and needles with the scrub to make sure that no equipment was left within the patient. The nurse also continued to document information such as the length of the surgery and the amount of blood lost throughout the procedure. Lastly, the circulating nurse cleaned the room and then transferred the patient into a hospital bed to be transferred to the post-anesthesia care unit. Ignatavicius and workman (2013) addressed that these are all responsibilities of the circulating nurse (p.

4. Identify the appropriate anatomical location for catheter insertion and demonstrate suitable inches for catheter insertion for male versus female.