Manejo del catéter venoso central por profesionales de enfermería en el Hospital del Niño Dr. Francisco de Icaza Bustamante, durante el periodo 2022 – 2023.

Abstract

The use of the central venous catheter has become an important part in the treatment of many patients hospitalized in different health homes, since in this way it provides a utility by being able to administer drugs and hypertonic substances that we could not administer in a peripheral line. Staphylococcus is the leading cause of bacteremia associated with CVC. Objective: To determine the management of the central venous catheter by nursing professionals at the Dr. Francisco de Icaza Bustamante Children's Hospital, during the period 2022-2023. Design: Prospective, cross-sectional. Population: 65 nursing professionals. Technique: Direct observation and survey. Instrument: Checklist "Compliance with the central venous access care protocol" and questionnaire of ad hoc questions. Results: According to the variables (85%) are graduates in nursing, (92%) are women, the age range that prevails with (38%) is from 31 to 40 years, with an experience of (43%) from 11 to 20 years old and the majority work in the emergency area, compliance with care before CVC placement is (77.5%), while in maintenance with (76%) and in removal with one (84.09%). Conclusion: It was evidenced that nursing care in the central venous catheter is acceptable, but there are limitations when performing it, it is suggested to continue supervising compliance by nursing professionals.