Ideal Intravascular Access
Checklists?
The Checklist Manifesto
• Simple Checklist help eliminate mistakes
ü Identifies and outlines necessary steps
Possibly
BUT…other technology
u Open systems (manifolds and stopcocks) to closed systems
u Needle-free connectors
u Postive vs Negative
u Caps
u Disinfectant (alcohol)
u Securement
u Secure-a-Cath
u Antimicrobial Lock Solutions
Ideal – both CVC and Peripheral
u TRANINED personnel
u Maximal Sterile Barriers (YES, even for Peripheral Cannulation) u Skin Antisepsis (Chlorhexidine-Alcohol)
u Medicinal Drug registration (not a biocide) u Choice of site
u CVC (subclavian, jugular, femoral)
u PVC (with extension set) u Needle-less free connector
u Closed system is the ideal u Securement
u Many dressing and devices (what is appropriate for your patient) u Single-dose, sterile medications