Preventing air embolism when removing CVCs: an evidence-based approach to changing practice.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2003
Abstract
Evidence-based medicine has been defined as "the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients" (Sackett et al., 1996). Evidence-based nursing takes the process one step further by integrating clinical expertise and the data obtained from performance improvement processes with clinical research. The challenge nursing then faces is to translate the evidence into practice. Although central line removal is a fairly common procedure, it is not benign. The authors noted an opportunity for improving central venous catheter (CVC) removal from the subclavian or internal jugular vein. Based upon previously recommended guidelines (Kim et al., 1998), the authors set out to determine the best practice related to CVC removal.
Volume
12
Issue
4
First Page
223
Last Page
228
ISSN
1092-0811
Published In/Presented At
Peter DA, & Saxman C. (2003). Preventing air embolism when removing CVCs: an evidence-based approach to changing practice. MEDSURG Nursing, 12(4), 223–229.
PubMedID
14515601
Department(s)
Patient Care Services / Nursing, Patient Care Services / Nursing Faculty
Document Type
Article