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

Authors: Matthew Restieaux, Andrew Maw, Roland Broadbent, Pam Jackson, David Barker, Ben Wheeler

Published in: BMC Pediatrics | Issue 1/2013

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 prevention and treatment of EI. 92% of units had experienced cases of significant EI.

Conclusions

Australian and New Zealand tertiary neonatal units clearly recognise EI as an important cause of iatrogenic morbidity and mortality. Significant variation still exists among units with regards to guidelines for both prevention and management of EI. We recommend that neonatal staff should remain vigilant, ensuring that guidelines for the prevention and treatment of EI are available, and rigorously followed.

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Title: Neonatal extravasation injury: prevention and management in Australia and New Zealand-a survey of current practice
Authors: Matthew Restieaux
Andrew Maw
Roland Broadbent
Pam Jackson
David Barker
Ben Wheeler
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Pediatrics / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2431-13-34

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

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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