[UK2USA]

Hi all,

On my unit I am helping to review all of our policies and procedures... it is fast becoming clear that a lot of the policies are outdated and established through tradition rather than research. I am looking for any help with central line protocols. I would love to get some different protocols to study before forming our own. If anybody can help it would be most appreciated. Please PM me if you can help and I will send you my email address.

Thanks

[shelq56]

Hello,
I am doing an evidence-based research project for a course I'm taking this summer. Maybe I could help you out. All I need from you is a clinical problem that needs study. Got any ideas? Hopefully this could help both of us.
shelq56

[neygray]

I'm not sure exactly what you're looking for, but a few protocols from the oncology/medsurg floor in which I worked are:

transparent drsg change q3 days
cleanse with chlorhexedine
NS then heplock flush when not in use qshift
TPA when no positive blood return after heplock sits x2hrs

[iluvivt]

please take the time to read the 2002 CDC quiedlines for preventing catheter related bloodstream infections. Also you can use the 2006 INS quidelines and the INS also publishes a procedure manual ---call them or visit their site---they are always helpful. you will also discover as you get into it that there are many issues still controversial or unresolved---some practices will still be performed based on minimal levels of research and tradition. t is a constant process keeping up. I have written most of our policies and procedures (IV THERAPY) for years now and I can tell you that in the last couple of years there has been tremendous advances and changes in infusion therapy. Keep posting when you have specific questions