Peripheral Administration of Vasoactive Agents In The Emergency Department And Intensive Care Unit: A Nurse-Driven Quality Improvement Initiative
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Evaluate the safety of peripheral administration of vasoactive agents within a written protocol for patients in ED and ICU. Protocol is effective and transferrable. Integrating checklists into systems is planned.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement
About this Content
Aims
Evaluate the safety of peripheral administration of vasoactive agents within a written protocol for patients in ED and ICU.
Background
Vasoactive agents are traditionally given via central venous catheters, but this involves complications and delays. Peripheral administration was evaluated for safety and efficiency.
Methods
Developed written protocol, provided training, conducted audits for compliance and safety.
Results
99.2% success rate with no complications; protocol reduced the need for CVC insertions.
Conclusion
Protocol is effective and transferrable. Integrating checklists into systems is planned.
Lessons Learnt
Multi-disciplinary teamwork and clear communication were key to success.
Keywords
Peripheral Administration, Vasoactive Agent, ED, ICU, DVD, PIV, CVC, Catheter, Intravenous
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Internal Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Radiology |
Project Lead(s) | Trang Thi Thuy Linh |
Project Member(s) | Teu Pu Yin Alaine |
Connect with this contributor!
SSN Trang Thi Thuy Linh - Trang_Thi_Thuy_Linh@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_345_NTFGH_QM_2023_Peripheral_Administration_Of_Vasoactive_Agents_In_The_ED.pdf