A pilot randomised controlled trial of dressing and securement methods to prevent arterial catheter failure in intensive care
Critically ill patients in an intensive care setting often require arterial catheters for blood pressure monitoring and arterial blood collection. Arterial catheter failure, which manifests in both mechanical and infective forms, remains common. Dressing and securement inadequacies may impact this failure; however, the best method for dressing and securing arterial catheters is yet to be determined.
Source: Australian Critical Care - Category: Nursing Authors: Emily N. Larsen, Amanda Corley, Marion Mitchell, India Lye, Madeleine Powell, Sheena Tom, Gabor Mihala, Amanda J. Ullman, Victoria Gibson, Nicole Marsh, Tricia M. Kleidon, Ivan L. Rapchuk, Claire M. Rickard Tags: Research paper Source Type: research