| Improving practice using action research: resolving the problem of kinking with non-metal cannulae. | |
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PMID: 22240630 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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In one UK hospice, inpatient unit records showed that over 8 years 12 needlestick injuries related to continuous subcutaneous infusion of medication occurred. Following a change-over to Teflon cannulae no further incidents were reported. However, when the more sensitive and accurate McKinley T34 syringe drivers were introduced in 2007 a new problem of recurrent occlusion alarm sounding manifested. Investigation revealed that the Teflon cannulae were often kinking, delaying medication delivery and necessitating re-siting of the cannula. The action research approach was used to find an alternative device to improve practice and ensure that both staff and patients were safeguarded. This paper explains how that process was followed until a satisfactory alternative was sourced and evidenced, including an account of the problems that were experienced along the way. |
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Sue Griffith |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: International journal of palliative nursing Volume: 17 ISSN: 1357-6321 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Palliat Nurs Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2012-01-13 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9506762 Medline TA: Int J Palliat Nurs Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 531-6 Citation Subset: N |
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