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Indwelling devices

VitalPAC prompts nurses to record all peripheral and central lines and urinary catheters and advises when these devices need to be checked or removed.

Insertion recorded

  • VitalPAC regularly prompts nurses to record the site and date of insertion of all indwelling devices

Regular monitoring

  • VitalPAC prompts staff to regularly check indwelling devices for signs of infection. VIP scores are calculated automatically.

Appropriate action

  • VitalPAC advises on appropriate action, indicating when devices should be removed
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