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1. Ed-Catheter-Insertions-Transcript (doc file)
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   September 10, 2013 - What we found was, with the intervention, less catheters were placed and in some instances, up to 50 … with these catheters, so a large proportion of these patients are going up with catheters that were … So these are sort of the traditional reasons why emergency nurses put in catheters. … Roles for physicians are to review appropriate indications for catheters with the medical staff. … Have them identify specific clinical conditions where catheters are used but can be avoided.

2. The Unfamiliar Catheter | PSNet
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   November 01, 2006 - The Unfamiliar Catheter Citation Text: Swayze SC, James A. The Unfamiliar Catheter. … The hospital enacted a policy allowing only trained RNs to access the catheters and requiring all RNs … Central venous catheters are placed directly into the central veins, usually the subclavian, internal … The clamping sequence does not matter for neutral displacement catheters, although clamping these catheters … Straight talk on needleless connectors, flushing and valved vs. non-valved catheters.

3. Appendix J. Urinary Catheter Brochure (pdf file)
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   September 01, 2015 - Urinary Catheter Brochure Promptly Remove Urinary Catheters Focus on Patient Safety Urinary … AHRQ Pub No. 15-0073-2-EF September 2015 Evaluation of Urinary Catheter Need Urinary Catheter Facts … Indications for Urinary Catheters Urinary Catheters Are NOT Indicated for … NO NO YES YES Avoid urinary catheter placement. … Does the patient meet criteria for a urinary catheter?

4. Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   January 01, 2013 - Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) Catheter-associated urinary … AHRQ tools, research, and resources related to reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections … Rates of CAUTIs and catheter use in participating ICUs were unchanged. … Effect of Nonpayment for Hospital-Acquired, Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection: A Statewide … Issues Regarding Identification of Urinary Catheter Use From Medical Records The authors describe their

5. Initiating Dialysis With a Catheter: Catheter Exit Site Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   January 01, 2015 - Initiating Dialysis With a Catheter: Catheter Exit Site Care This video vignette illustrates … proper initiation of dialysis for patients with catheters, as well as proper exit site care.

6. Reducing-Unnecessary-Urinary-Catheter-Use-Ed-Transcript (doc file)
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   April 02, 2025 - Furthermore, a catheter that’s placed in the ED is much more likely to be removed once the patient is … In order to accomplish this it’s important to change the culture of urinary catheter placement in the … The first is to establish a collaborative guideline for ED catheter placement. … Only about 50% of urinary catheters had a physician order documented. … In our 2010 study, we did find the physician ordered about 40% less urinary catheters after these processes

7. Unseen Perils of Urinary Catheters | PSNet
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   January 31, 2024 - Unseen Perils of Urinary Catheters. PSNet [internet]. … Unseen Perils of Urinary Catheters. PSNet [internet]. … .( 1 ) Catheters are used in both men and women in all care settings. … Most catheters are fairy flexible, and a curled catheter can get stuck at the urogenital diaphragm and … Unseen Perils of Urinary Catheters. PSNet [internet].

8. Wrong Catheter in the Right Patient | PSNet
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   May 16, 2022 - Wrong Catheter in the Right Patient Citation Text: Chia C, Molla M. … Wrong Catheter in the Right Patient. PSNet [internet]. … Wrong Catheter in the Right Patient. PSNet [internet]. … After the error was recognized, the IV team was called to place a midline catheter into the basilic or … Wrong Catheter in the Right Patient. PSNet [internet].

9. Aseptic-Catheter-Insertion-Practices-Inthe Ed Transcript (doc file)
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   June 02, 2015 - Today's topic is aseptic catheter insertion practices in the ED. … Even physicians learn how to insert catheters. Where do they learn? … there be oversight for catheter insertion by a licensed provider. … It can be another barrier to aseptic insertion of catheters. … If the catheter is accidentally contaminated, you have to discard it and get a new sterile catheter and

10. Eliminating Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. | PSNet
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    July 17, 2013 - Toolkit Eliminating Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. … Citation Text: Eliminating Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. … December 30, 2014 WebM&M Cases The Unfamiliar Catheter … October 18, 2011 New 2012 National Patient Safety Goal - catheter-associated urinary … June 1, 2011 Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections

11. Appendix D. Poster on Indications for Urinary Catheters (pdf file)
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    April 02, 2025 - Poster on Indications for Urinary Catheters AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals … Poster on Indications for Urinary Catheters In lower right, use Adobe Acrobat Pro to insert contact … Does your patient really need that catheter? … Appropriate indications for urinary catheters include: ■ Assistance in healing of severe perineal

12. The Emergency Department & Catheter Insertions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    December 01, 2017 - Slide 13 Pilot Work: 18 EDs in Ascension Health Results: less catheters placed, in some instances … Placement All urinary catheters require an order… Yet, the decision to place a catheter is not … appropriate indications for catheters with medical staff: CDC/HICPIC Guidelines Pathway … as part of evaluation & resuscitation: ATLS 8th edition recommends urinary catheters for assessing … use Designate appropriate staff to place catheters RN not junior resident Slide 53

13. No More CAUTI – preventing catheter associated urinary tact infections
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    April 02, 2025 - 11 Inappropriate catheter indications Incontinence Catheters do not protect skin 12 … mobility or debility Catheters do not prevent falls 14 Inappropriate catheter indications … Dementia or confusion Catheters do not prevent falls 15 Inappropriate catheter indications … catheter risks 18 Inappropriate catheter indications Staff convenience Catheters don’t save … Demonstrated competency 28 Education When, where and how to nurses learn to place indwelling urinary catheters

14. Catheter Care Do's and Don'ts | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2017 - When an indwelling urinary catheter is present, follow these guidelines to prevent a catheter-associated … Do keep the catheter and tubing from kinking and becoming obstructed . … Do replace catheters and urine collection bags that become disconnected . … Do educate residents and families about proper catheter care. … Don't change catheters or urine collection bags at routine, fixed intervals .

15. Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department
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    April 02, 2025 - Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter Use in the Emergency Department Reducing Unnecessary Urinary Catheter … Medical Center Detroit, MI Learning Objectives Explain how to establish guidelines for urinary catheter … the contract, “National Implementation of Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) to Reduce Catheter-Associated

16. The Hidden Danger of Unseen Intravenous Catheters | PSNet
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    October 04, 2023 - The Hidden Danger of Unseen Intravenous Catheters. PSNet [internet]. … The Hidden Danger of Unseen Intravenous Catheters. PSNet [internet]. … A right femoral central venous catheter and an arterial catheter were inserted.  … Complex surgeries usually require at least two large-bore intravenous catheters, with 22-gauge catheters … obtained, the stability of the intravenous catheters, and the ability to properly monitor these catheters

17. Appendix F. Urinary Catheter Decision-Making Algorithm | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2015 - Poster on Indications for Urinary Catheters Appendix E. … Urinary Catheter Decision-Making Algorithm Appendix G . … Urinary Catheter Project Fact Sheet Appendix H. Urinary Catheter Pocket Card Appendix I. … Catheter Care Pocket Card Appendix J. Urinary Catheter Brochure Appendix K. … ↓ If No: Curved rectangle: Avoid catheter placement.

18. Appendix G . Urinary Catheter Project Fact Sheet | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2015 - Poster on Indications for Urinary Catheters Appendix E. … Urinary Catheter Project Fact Sheet Appendix H. Urinary Catheter Pocket Card Appendix I. … Catheter Care Pocket Card Appendix J. Urinary Catheter Brochure Appendix K. … To reduce the unnecessary use of urinary catheters in the inpatient setting. … Remember: promptly remove unnecessary urinary catheters!

19. Appendix M. Example of a Nurse-Driven Protocol for Catheter Removal | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2020 - Poster on Indications for Urinary Catheters Appendix E. … Urinary Catheter Project Fact Sheet Appendix H. Urinary Catheter Pocket Card Appendix I. … Catheter Care Pocket Card Appendix J. Urinary Catheter Brochure Appendix K. … Below is an example of a nurse-driven protocol to evaluate and discontinue unnecessary urinary catheters … Catheter need: The catheter is acceptable for any (at least one) of the following reasons below:

20. Appendix I. Catheter Care Pocket Card | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2015 - Poster on Indications for Urinary Catheters Appendix E. … prevent infection: Use indwelling catheters only when medically necessary. … Properly secure catheters to prevent movement and urethral traction. … Remove catheters when no longer needed. … Use external (or condom-style) catheters if appropriate in men.