title: Removal of femoral sheaths by registered nurses: issues and outcomes.
abstract: The results of this evaluation indicate that specially trained critical care nurses can remove femoral sheaths with an acceptable margin of safety. As a result, these nurses can provide quality, cost-effective care to angioplasty patients. However, before this procedure is included as part of the RN's responsibility, written protocols are needed to identify appropriate patients, proper removal technique, and specific actions to take if complications occur. In addition, plans must be developed for initial education and ongoing competency evaluation to ensure that each nurse involved maintains an adequate knowledge base and skill level.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schickel
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Cronin
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mize
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Voelker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D003422:Critical Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards*; D017009:Professional Autonomy