Clinical Practice Guideline for Neonatal Extravasation Injury

Clinical Practice Guideline on the Prevention and Management of Neonatal Extravasation Injury

This study is aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an evidence-based clinical practice guideline in the prevention and management of neonatal extravasation injury, and to examine the change in nurses' knowledge of and adherence to the guideline.

A study with controlled before-and-after design was conducted. The clinical practice guideline was developed and a multifaceted educational program was delivered for nurses. Neonatal outcomes were collected at baseline and after completion of the intervention. The changes in nurses' level of knowledge and adherence to the guideline were also measured.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Neonates who were admitted for intravenous medication or infusion therapy, and
• Neonates whose parents were equal to or over 18 years old and able to communicate in Chinese or English.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neonates who were born with congenital dermatological problems such as ichthyosis and epidermolysis bullosa.