Table 4 Nurses’ practice on intravenous cannula-related infection prevention working in Northwest Amhara regional state comprehensive specialized hospitals, 2022 (n=412

Maintain aseptic technique throughout IV cannula care.

271 (65.8%)

119(28.9%)

22 (5.3%)

Use sterile plaster to cover the cannula site.

116 (28.2%)

103 (25%)

193(46.8%)

Flush the IV cannula with normal saline following any intravenous medications.

135 (32.8%)

129 (31.3%)

148 (35.9%)

Aseptic technique cannot be ensured change the cannula immediately.

199 (48.3%)

152 (36.9%)

61 (14.8%)

Replace catheter site plaster if becomes damp, loosened, or visibly soiled.

159(38.6%)

163 (39.6%)

90 (21.8%)

Use sterile personal protective equipment’s during central Venus cannula insertion.

114 (27.7%)

96 (23.3%)

202 (49%)

Prepare the skin with an antiseptic solution before insertion.

230 (55.8%)

129 (31.3%)

53 (12.9%)

Leave the area to dry completely after applying the antiseptic solution.

253 (61.4%)

121 (29.4%)

38 (9.2%)

Assess daily intravenous cannula insertion sites.

184 (44.7%)

164 (39.8%)

64 (15.5%)

Document date, time, site, size, and name of nurse who insert cannula.

139 (33.7%)

95 (23.1%)

178(43.2%)

Encourage the patient to report any changes in their cannula site.

209 (50.8%)

125 (30.3%)

78 (18.9%)

Change the IV sets used to administer blood/blood product/ fat emulsion within 24 hours of initiating the infusion.

153 (37.1%)

122 (39.6%)

137 (33.3%)

Hand hygiene before intravenous cannula insertion.

155 (37.6%)

148(35.9%)

109 (26.5%)

Immediately Change peripheral intravenous cannula after 72 hours without any infection singe

135 (32.8%)

121 (29.3%)

156 (37.9%)

Use transparent plaster when securing the cannula.

117 (28.4%)

106 (25.7%)

189 (45.9%)

Educate the patient about the signs and symptoms of IV cannula related infection.

196 (47.6%)

160 (38.8%)

56 (13.6%)

Immediately change the cannula if there is sign of infection.

308 (74.4%)

76 (18.4%)

28(6.8%)