The prevalence of peripheral intravenous cannulae and pattern of use: A point prevalence in a private hospital setting

Kelvin Wong, Alannah Cooper, Janie Brown, Leanne Boyd and Michele Levinson

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2018, vol. 27, issue 1-2, e363-e367

Abstract: Aims and objectives To determine the prevalence and pattern of use of peripheral intravenous cannulae in hospital wards. Background Peripheral intravenous cannulae are commonly used in acute health care to directly access the bloodstream for the administration of medications, intravenous fluids and blood products. Peripheral intravenous cannulae are associated with multiple adverse events including hospital‐acquired bloodstream infection, thrombophlebitis and pain/discomfort. Administration of intravenous fluids is associated with impaired mobility and nocturia which may increase falls risk in the older people. Design Observational, point prevalence study. Methods Three private hospitals comprising a total of 1,230 beds participated in the study. Nurses recorded the presence of a peripheral intravenous cannulae, duration of insertion, state of the dressing and whether the peripheral intravenous cannulae was accessed in the previous 24 hr and for what purpose. Nurses were also asked whether they would replace the peripheral intravenous cannulae should it fail. Results Approximately one‐quarter of patients had a peripheral intravenous cannulae, the majority of which had been present for

Date: 2018
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