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 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 standards for preventing, recognizing, and managing bloodstream infections associated with peripheral and central vascular access devices, including care bundles, diagnostic criteria, and device removal decisions.