Prevention of Kinkage of Distal Perfusion Catheter for ECMO Circuit
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
SingHealth
31 December 2024
Prevent vascular complications such as LL amputation and fasciotomy, which impact survival and quality of life. Preventing DPC kinkage optimizes functional outcomes and patient safety during ECMO.
Year Submitted: 2024
Published Date: 31 December 2024
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Functional Outcome
About this Content
Aims
Prevent vascular complications such as LL amputation and fasciotomy, which impact survival and quality of life.
Background
Complications with kinkage of distal perfusion catheter affect ECMO patients' outcomes and increase medical costs.
Methods
Project implemented PDCA cycles with iterative testing and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Results
Effective reduction in catheter kinkage, improving patient outcomes and decreasing complications.
Conclusion
Preventing DPC kinkage optimizes functional outcomes and patient safety during ECMO.
Lessons Learnt
Early involvement of collaborative teams ensures success in care redesign projects.
Additional Information
NHIP 2024 – Best Practice (Care Redesign)
Keywords
Distal Perfusion Catheter, ECMO Circuit
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Heart Centre Singapore |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Charmaine Ong |
Project Member(s) | Low Hui Ling |
Connect with this contributor!
Lee Mei Bao Jasmine - jasmine.lee.m.b@nhcs.com.sg
Project Attachment
919_NHCS_NHIP_2024_Prevention_of_kinking_of_Distal_Perfusion_Catheter_for_ECMO_Circuit.pdf