ObjectiveTo evaluate tip location of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) by using the carina as evaluation mark, so as to provide clinical references for blinding manipulation of PICC. MethodsA retrospective analysis about the effects of tip location of PICC by using the carina as evaluation mark on inpatients with malignant tumour was conducted in tumour centre of the West China Hospital from March 2013 to April 2014. Chest X radiography was applied to evaluate the tip location of PICC. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software (version 19.0) and the outcomes were presented by frequency and percentage. ResultsA total of 612 cases of blinding manipulation of PICC were evaluated, of which, 502 (82%) were located in the central venous and 110 (18%) were located in the noncentral venous. The numbers of those with the catheter tips located in the non-central venous were 38 in the right atrium, 33 in the internal jugular vein, 24 in the innominate vein, 8 in the axillary vein, and 7 in the subclavian vein, respectively. ConclusionThe effects of blinding manipulation of peripherally-inserted central catheter by using the carina as evaluation mark are relatively good. But it still needs to be improved.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical effects of continuous quality improvement (CQI) in the care of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 40 patients who received PICC treatment in our hospital between January and December 2011, and then we found out the main problems of PICC catheter care, analyzed the related factors for complications of PICC, and formulated corresponding nursing countermeasures. PICC receivers between January and December 2012 were regarded as controls. Then, we compared the complication incidence and satisfaction of patients between the two groups before and after the implementation of CQI. ResultsAfter the implementation of CQI, complication incidence was significantly lower (P<0.05). The satisfaction degree of patients toward caring rose to 87.8%, which was statistically significant (P<0.05). ConclusionThe implementation of CQI is beneficial to reduce complications of PICC treatment, and patients'satisfaction rate is also significantly increased.
ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy and nursing strategy of Comfeel transparent paste in treating peripheral inserted central catheter (PICC)-associated allergic dermatitis. MethodsSixty patients with PICC puncture-associated local allergic dermatitis treated between June 2011 and March 2013 were randomly divided into experimental group and control group with 30 patients in each group. The experimental group was treated with dexamethasone sodium phosphate and Comfeel transparent paste, while the control group was treated with dexamethasone sodium phosphate and 3M transparent dressing. The curative effect was compared between the two methods. ResultsTwelve patients were cured with a curing rate of 40.0% in the control group and 22 patients were cured, and the curing rate was 73.3% in the experimental group. The difference between them was significant (P<0.05). ConclusionTreatment with dexamethasone sodium phosphate and Comfeel transparent paste for PICC-associated allergic dermatitis is quite effective, and the patients felt comfortable with low pains. In addition, it reduces the extubation rate of PICC and improves the care quality.
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of misplaced subclavian vein (SCV) catheter into the ipsilateral internal jugular vein (IJV) on transpulmonary thermodilution (TPTD) measurements and explore the possible mechanisms preliminarily.MethodsIn this prospective study, 408 patients in whom an SCV catheterization was indicated for TPTD monitoring were enrolled. A first set of TPTD measurements was collected at baseline in all patients (group 1, SCV catheters were correctly placed; group 2, SCV catheters were misplaced into the ipsilateral IJV). The parameters included mean transit time (MTt), downslope time (DSt), cardiac index (CI), global end-diastolic volume index (GEDVI) and extra-vascular lung water index (EVLWI). A second set of TPTD measurements was performed only in those with catheter misplacement immediately after the misplaced SCV catheters being corrected (Group 3). The differences in MTt, DSt, GEDVI and EVLWI between group 2 and 3 were recorded as ΔMTt, ΔDSt, ΔGEDVI and ΔEVLWI, respectively.ResultsGEDVI and EVLWI were significantly higher (all P<0.001) in group 2 than those in group 1, while CI was not significantly different (P>0.05) between these two groups. Multivariate logistic regression identified PaO2/FiO2 [adjusted odds ratio (OR) 1.492/10 mm Hg; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.180 - 1.884; P<0.001], GEDVI (OR=1.307/10 mL/m2, 95% CI 1.131 - 1.511; P<0.001) and EVLWI (OR=3.05; 95%CI 1.593 - 5.840; P<0.001) as the 3 independent factors associated with the misplacement of SCV catheter into the ipsilateral IJV. In group 2, GEDVI [(1041±122)mL/m2 vs. (790±102)mL/m2, P<0.001], EVLWI [(20.3±4.0)mL/kg vs. (10.3±2.3)mL/kg, P<0.001], CI [(3.6±1.2)L·min–1·m–2 vs. (2.9±1.0)L·min–1·m–2, P<0.001], MTt [(38.2±13.3)s vs. (30.8±9.4)s, P<0.001] and DSt [(18.9±7.2)s vs. (13.2±4.9)s, P<0.001)] were significantly higher than those in Group 3. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that ΔEVLWI (R2=0.86, P<0.001) was negatively correlated with ΔMTt (coefficient±SE, –0.52±0.12; P<0.001) and positively correlated with ΔDSt (coefficient±SE, 1.45±0.17; P<0.001).ConclusionsDuring TPTD measurements, indicator injection through an SCV catheter misplaced into the ipsilateral IJV results in an overestimation of CI, GEDVI and EVLWI. The increase in DSt might be a key factor in explaining the overestimation of EVLWI in patients with misplaced SCV catheters. Given that the accurate measurements of GEDVI and EVLWI are of utmost importance for guiding resuscitation and decision-making regarding fluids administration, immediate repositioning is required if a misplacement is suspected and confirmed by the chest X-ray.