Safety-engineered intravenous catheter utilization among Canadian pediatric anesthesiologists

Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'anesthésie
Kimmo MurtoGregory L Bryson

Abstract

Compared with other specialties, anesthesiologists are at increased risk of acquiring a blood-borne pathogen (BBP) through needle-stick injuries (NSIs). Safety-engineered intravenous catheters (SEICs) have been designed to reduce NSIs but have not been well received. Our objective was to determine SEIC usage by pediatric anesthesiologists, including availability, utilization, perceived utility, and sources of NSI before and after legislation mandating their use in Canada. After Ethics Committee approval, we conducted two electronic surveys of Canadian pediatric anesthesiologists (CPAs) based in tertiary care settings. Survey responses from May through August 2012 and June through September 2006 were considered. In addition to SEIC use and perceived utility, respondents described factors influencing SEIC adoption and workplace NSIs. Standard metrics of survey validity and reliability were employed. Completed questionnaires were returned by 154 (69%) and 124 (53%) respondents in 2012 and 2006, respectively, representing 15 of 16 Canadian pediatric tertiary care centres. Reported SEIC availability increased in hospitals (82% vs 98%; difference in proportion 16%, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 9 to 24%; P < 0.001) and in operating r...Continue Reading

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