What are the options for securing medical catheters?
Careful and thorough securement of vascular access devices is essential since ineffective securement may result in catheter dislodgment and the necessity of reinsertion with its associated needlestick risk. Some vascular access devices and chest drainage tubes have traditionally been secured with sutures, exposing the healthcare worked to a risk of needlestick injury from the suture needle. Generally, OSHA does not require the use of specific engineering controls (e.g., products) or work practices. OSHA relies on the professional judgment of healthcare workers who insert and secure catheters to assess each situation and determine the appropriate methods and work practices to secure and stabilize catheters. A variety of tapes, adhesive products, and catheter securement devices are available to secure and stabilize medical and vascular access catheters and reduce the risk of catheter dislodgement and the need for securement with sutures. OSHA requires employers to annually consider and i
Careful and thorough securement of vascular access devices is essential since ineffective securement may result in catheter dislodgment and the necessity of reinsertion with its associated needlestick risk. Some vascular access devices and chest drainage tubes have traditionally been secured with sutures, exposing the healthcare worked to a risk of needlestick injury from the suture needle. Generally, OSHA does not require the use of specific engineering controls (e.g., products) or work practices. OSHA relies on the professional judgment of healthcare workers who insert and secure catheters to assess each situation and determine the appropriate methods and work practices to secure and stabilize catheters. A variety of tapes, adhesive products, and catheter securement devices are available to secure and stabilize medical and vascular access catheters and reduce the risk of catheter dislodgement and the need for securement with sutures. OSHA requires employers to annually consider and i
