Evidence-based guidelines for the prevention, assessment, and management of catheter-associated skin injury (CASI) and medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI) in patients with peripheral and central vascular access devices, including risk assessment, dressing selection, atraumatic removal techniques, and management of established injury.
Evidence-based guidelines for the assessment, prevention, and management of central vascular access device malposition, including primary and secondary malposition types, prevention through insertion technique, diagnostic evaluation, and management approaches including noninvasive and invasive repositioning.
Evidence-based standards for preventing air embolism during vascular access procedures, including CVAD removal protocols, recognition of signs and symptoms, and emergency response for suspected venous or arterial air embolism.
Evidence-based standards for preventing catheter damage, recognizing signs of compromise including pinch-off syndrome, and managing catheter damage through repair, exchange, or removal with post-procedure monitoring requirements.
Evidence-based standards for identifying risk factors for catheter-associated thrombosis, preventing thrombotic complications through device selection and insertion technique, monitoring and diagnosing DVT, and managing confirmed thrombosis including anticoagulation therapy across diverse patient populations.
Standards for preventing, assessing, and managing vascular access device occlusion, including thrombotic and chemical causes, thrombolytic therapy, and catheter clearance agents.
Evidence-based guidance for recognizing anatomical nerve injury risks during vascular access procedures, employing preventive strategies, and managing nerve-related complications.
Standards of practice for the prevention, recognition, and management of infiltration and extravasation from peripheral and central vascular access devices, including antidote protocols.
Evidence-based standards for the classification, prevention, assessment, and management of phlebitis associated with peripheral and central vascular access devices.