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Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland: Safe vascular access 2016
Author(s) -
Bodenham Chair A.,
Babu S.,
Bennett J.,
Binks R.,
Fee P.,
Fox B.,
Johnston A. J.,
Klein A. A.,
Langton J. A.,
Mclure H.,
Tighe S. Q. M.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/anae.13360
Subject(s) - medicine , vascular access , expert opinion , patient safety , catheter , intensive care medicine , medical emergency , surgery , health care , hemodialysis , economics , economic growth
Summary Safe vascular access is integral to anaesthetic and critical care practice, but procedures are a frequent source of patient adverse events. Ensuring safe and effective approaches to vascular catheter insertion should be a priority for all practitioners. New technology such as ultrasound and other imaging has increased the number of tools available. This guidance was created using review of current practice and literature, as well as expert opinion. The result is a consensus document which provides practical advice on the safe insertion and removal of vascular access devices.