Table 3.

Vascular access minimum dataset

Patient demographics (n=5) Age Weight Gender Diagnostic group Patient comorbidities	Insertion items (n=16) Indication Insertion date and time Number of attempts Site of insertion Location of insertion Inserter designation Technique used Technology used Antisepsis used Catheter to vein ratio Tip position Tip position confirmation Pain relief Dressing and securement Insertion-related adverse event Can the patient identify the reason for the device?	Management items (n=9) Is the device being used? Site assessment Lock solution Dressing schedule Dressing and securement Blood sampling Number of other vascular access devices Complication identified Use of antithrombolytics	Complication and removal items (n=15) Phlebitis Infiltration and extravasation Primary bloodstream infection Local infection Dislodgement Thrombosis Occlusion Internal malposition Fracture Catheter-associated skin injury Reason for removal Date time or removal Replacement insertion required Length of stay—hospital Patient-reported pain/discomfort
Device characteristics (n=5) Device type Catheter size Catheter length Catheter lumen Catheter material