Managing Access by Generating Improvements in Cannulation - What are we trying to accomplish?

What are we trying to accomplish?

Aim:

To promote good cannulation practice and improve the patient experience of cannulation

Objectives:

Short Term Objectives

  • Maximise rope ladder (RL) and buttonhole (BH), minimise area puncture
  • Minimise missed cannulation
  • Minimise pain
  • Minimise infection

Long Term Objectives

  • Increase rates of arteriovenous (AV) access
  • Reduce AV access loss
  • Minimise central venous catheter (CVC) use

 

Guidelines

NICE accredited clinical practice guidelines 

Available here

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