Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: LONG PERIPHERAL CATHETER PLACEMENT: Patients allocated to Group LPC will be shifted to the procedure room in the operating theatre complex. The appropriate vein basilic or brachial will
Sponsors
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute , Pondicherry
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients above 18 years of age with need for vascular access for more than one week for perioperative indications
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with difficult venous access , emergency surgeries , immediate requirement of central venous catheter , CKD patients , pregnant patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To measure and compare the incidence of primary device failure for 1000 catheter daysTimepoint: catheter patency will be assessed every twenty four hours until device removal | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To calculate the cost incurred by the patient for the VAD.Timepoint: At the time of patient discharge;To identify the number of devices utilised per patient (Ratio)Timepoint: At the time of patient discharge;To measure and compare the incidence of complications for 1000 catheter days- phlebitis/ infiltration/ leak/ and thrombosis.Timepoint: Catheter will be assessed every twenty four hours for complications until device removal;To measure and compare the median catheter dwell time (Days)Timepoint: Day of device removal;To measure the patient satisfaction regarding overall performance and comfort of the VAD.Timepoint: At the time of patient discharge | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sivashanmugam T
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
Outcome results
None listed