This course covers the safe management of arterial lines in specific NHS Lothian clinical areas. It is a blended course which requires directed learning (pre reading workbook) before attending a practical session. Completion of the course requires a competency to be completed in the clinical area after the practical session has been attended.
Pre-Requisites
Registered staff (staff nurses and ODPs) who work in an area (out with critical care) where arterial lines are regularly used.
Intended Audience
NHS Lothian Band 5 and above registered staff from specific clinical areas who regularly use arterial lines.
Learning Outcomes
- Effectively assess and manage the clinical risks associated with arterial lines and the use of the flush system and monitoring equipment
- Demonstrate the ability to competently care for the patient during arterial line insertion; zeroing the line; sampling from the line; safe removal
- Demonstrate safe ANTT practice with arterial line management
- Demonstrate an understanding of the complications associated with arterial line management
Identify good practice principles for the safe and effective care of a patient with an arterial line For more information contact: loth.clinicalskillstraining@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
