Algorithm to decrease central venous catheter utilization
Abstract:
Central venous catheters (CVCs) have many benefits in patient care but are associated with increasing risks with catheter duration. A level II trauma certified community hospital sought to decrease CVC duration utilizing a daily assessment algorithm in the critical care unit. After implementation, CVC days decreased from 490 CVC days per 1000 patient days to 452 (OR 0.86, p<0.01) and catheter duration decreased from 7.71 days to 6.57 (p=0.19).
Reference:
Knapek K, Stein EP, Bernhardt M, Flanigan J, Lazar C, Reese SM. Using a Standardized Algorithm to Decrease Central Venous Catheter Utilization. Am J Infect Control. 2024 Jun 26:S0196-6553(24)00577-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.06.016. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38942081.