Road map for improvement: Point prevalence audit and survey of central venous access devices in paediatric acute care.

Amanda Judith UllmanMarie CookeTricia KleidonClaire M Rickard

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2016)

CVADs are prevalent and essential for paediatric health care; however, complications remain a significant problem. Areas identified for improvement were local CVAD guidelines, regular documentation of CVAD site assessment and review of dressing products to improve integrity.

Keyphrases

acute care
healthcare
intensive care unit
risk factors
emergency department
electronic health record
cross sectional
clinical practice
wound healing
health information
affordable care act