Vascular access options for patients include Peripheral Arterial Catheters (PAC), Central Venous Catheters (CVC), and Midline Catheters, each with distinct benefits and drawbacks. PACs are easily inserted and removed, reducing infection risks but can cause discomfort.
• Nursing Management: Change dressing regularly, flush the PAC with saline solution as prescribed, and educate patients on proper PAC care
• Monitoring: Monitor PAC insertion site daily for signs of infection, monitor IV fluids and medications administered through the catheter
• Assessment: Monitor for signs of infection (e.g., redness, swelling), monitor blood flow and patency
• Disadvantages: May cause discomfort or pain during insertion and removal
• Advantages: Easy to insert and remove, reduces risk of infection and mechanical failure
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Midline Catheter
• Nursing Management: Change dressing regularly, flush the midline catheter with saline solution as prescribed, and educate patients on proper midline catheter care
• Monitoring: Monitor midline catheter insertion site daily for signs of infection, monitor IV fluids and medications administered through the catheter
• Assessment: Monitor for signs of infection (e.g., redness, swelling, pus), monitor blood flow and patency
• Disadvantages: May require repeated attempts at insertion
• Advantages: Less invasive than CVC and PICC, reduces risk of infection and mechanical failure