Venous cannulae and urinary catheters are common sites for infection (NICE 2003, NAO 2000). This is because they by-pass the body’s natural defences and allow bacteria to proliferate and enter sterile sites. They should only be in place for as short a period as possible; this depends on the make and material type of the device. What is the life expectancy of the makes used within your clinical area? What cardinal signs are associated with infection? Identify which tests are regularly requested within your clinical placement areas and the laboratories they are sent to and for what kind of analysis. What is a VIP score?
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