Research

Power Hour Breakout

(F2) “Sticking it to Them” – Application of a Tissue Adhesive to Secure and Stabilize Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters

Presenter(s)

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  Joan Ralph Webber, DNP, APRN, CNS, OCN, CRNI®

  Oncology/Hematology Clinical Nurse Specialist
  Mayo Clinic Arizona

  Nothing to Disclose

With the advent and popularity in peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) use, reflected in clinical benefits, a growing body of evidence suggested they may also have significant consequences. PICC migration from the optimal position due to unsatisfactory securement may be avoided if stabilization was optimal. Novel securement devices have shown effectiveness; however, each device has had its challenges. There is a recognized need to recommend a securement method that is cost effective, yet provides securement and stabilization as defined. The intention of this quantitative, causal comparative, descriptive design was to describe the underpinning ideologies involved needed to evaluate the relationship existed between tissue adhesive applied at the PICC insertion site and the migration of the catheter

Learning Objectives:

• Define the clinical benefits of appropriate securement and stabilization of a peripherally inserted central venous catheters
• Incorporate a quality improvement methodology to reduce PICC device failures, emphasizing ethical principles, whilst upholding autonomy and non-maleficence.
• Describe the relationship associated between tissue adhesive applied at the PICC insertion site and catheter migration