Fernando Martins Balau Catarino

Dr. Fernando Martins Balau Catarino


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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

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13 July 2022 in Nursing Reports
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FCFernando Martins Balau Catarino
Fernando Martins Balau Catarino
CLCristina Lourenço
Cristina Lourenço
CCCélia Correia
Célia Correia
JDJoão Dória
João Dória
MDMaria dos Anjos Dixe
Maria dos Anjos Dixe
Cristina Raquel Batista CosteiraCristina Raquel Batista Costeira
Cristina Raquel Batista Costeira
Background: The use of a peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) is a common invasive practice in healthcare settings. It is estimated that about 70% of people with PIVCs will develop associated complications, such as infections. It is the consensus that best practices could reduce the appearance of such complications and reduce the length of stay in hospital. Methods: A project will be applied to implement the best approach in peripheral venous catheterization, provided by clinical nurses from an inland hospital in Portugal. The Joanna Briggs Institute methodology will be used on evidence implementation projects, which will be developed in three phases. First, a baseline audit will be performed. The second phase implements corrective measures, and the third phase is a follow-up audit. Conclusions: This project will improve the practice of the nursing team on peripheral venous catheterization nursing cares, positively influencing the quality of nursing care and patient safety. The implementation and dissemination of this project could boost its replication in other centres.