Neonatal extravasation injury: prevention and management in Australia and New Zealand-a survey of current practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extravasation injury remains an important cause of iatrogenic injury in neonatal intensive care. This study aims to describe the current approach to extravasation injury (EI) prevention and management in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) in Australia and New Zealand.

Methods

A literature review regarding extravasation injury in the newborn was carried out to inform questionnaire design. An internet-based survey was then conducted with the clinical directors of the 27 tertiary NICUs in Australia and New Zealand.

Results

The survey received a 96% response rate. Approximately two thirds of Australian and New Zealand NICUs have written protocols for prevention and management of extravasation injury. Considerable practice variation was seen for both preventi

SUBMITTER: Restieaux M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3599986 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature