Appropriate selection was achieved in 82.6% of central VADs and 43.1% of peripheral VADs with no increased risk of complications despite high rates of inappropriate VAD selection.
Observational (n=161)
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There is a high prevalence of inappropriate peripheral vascular access device selection in hospitalized patients, highlighting the need for improved adherence to selection guidelines.
This study found a high prevalence of inappropriate VAD selection in hospitalised patients, especially among PVADs, although with no increased risk of complications. Further studies are needed to address effective strategies for improving the selection of VADs.
Pinelli et al. (Tue,) conducted a observational in Hospitalized patients requiring vascular access devices (n=161). Appropriate selection of vascular access devices (VADs) according to international guidelines vs. None (observational study) was evaluated on Appropriate selection of central and peripheral vascular access devices as per international guidelines. Appropriate selection was achieved in 82.6% of central VADs and 43.1% of peripheral VADs with no increased risk of complications despite high rates of inappropriate VAD selection.