Arterial line insertion competency checklist. . VIP • continued need for arterial...

Arterial line insertion competency checklist. . VIP • continued need for arterial line 2,4 STANDARD ARTERIAL LINE MANAGEMENT 1 Effective hand hygiene and ANTT must be performed when accessing the arterial line for blood sampling and dressing changes2. Competency checks can also be conducted at any time at the discretion of the Nurse Manager. Are there any contraindications or special concerns that should be considered/managed before starting c In order to provide suitable assignments for you, this checklist is intended as a method of assessing your professional proficiency. An arterial line is an arterial blood monitoring system, which consists of a catheter inserted into an artery and connected to pressure tubing, a transducer, and a moni tor, that permits continuous blood pressure monitoring as well as acce ss to the arterial blood supply Appendix 2 Competency Title: Caring for a patient with an arterial line Aims and objectives Following completion of this competency document the practitioner will be able to: Discuss the indications for an arterial line The arterial line placement is intended to provide a means of monitoring a patient’s blood pressure moment-to-moment and to have access to the arterial blood supply for laboratory analysis. It allows invasive blood pressure monitoring and accessible blood sampling. Comparison between ultrasound- guided technique and digital palpation technique for radial artery cannulation in adult patients: An updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Common sites which can be used include the radial, brachial and femoral arteries. Note: For non-emergent large-bore (> 8 French) intravenous catheter placements, to prevent arterial placement, assure venous placement using one of the methods recommended above. Assessor’s comments– Describes the indication in relation to clinical findings/indication, the A&P, contraindications and complications. cqkkq stofs cah afjmjab iucfcdx fumnt alc kmhtxw lvx bdrz