The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing offers the Integrated Clinical Management: Synthesis Practicum and Evidence-Based Practice Capstone Paper, which includes Session A led by Madeline Hartman and Grace Otterbein. The assignment focuses on the best practice for safe catheter size when conducting non-emergent blood transfusions.

According to the American Red Cross, blood transfusions are necessary every 2 seconds in the US for various conditions. Nurses play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and comfort during the process, including administering the blood and monitoring for transfusion-related reactions. Typical practice standards suggest using a 20-gauge catheter or larger to avoid damage to red blood cells. However, this practice can be challenging in some cases, such as smaller veins or older adults who are harder to stick. Furthermore, there is limited evidence to support that a 20 gauge catheter is suitable for non-emergent transfusions. The American Association of Blood Banks has stated that transfusing blood through a 22G catheter is safe.

The PICO question for this study aims to determine the best IV catheter size for non-emergent blood transfusions that enhance patient safety and comfort while also reducing self-reported pain and hemolysis. The population includes hospitalized adults who require non-emergent blood transfusions. The intervention is blood transfusion using a 22-Gauge catheter, and the outcome measures short-term pain reduction (a score of 0-2 on a numerical scale), medium-term absence of transfusion reactions, and long-term hemodynamic stability.

The study compares different needle sizes to identify the best option for patients requiring blood transfusion. The QSEN competency used in this study is patient-centered care, which allows for the assessment and communication of physical or emotional pain experienced by patients during blood transfusions.

In conclusion, this study aims to determine the best IV catheter size for non-emergent blood transfusions that offer safe and comfortable patient care. The evidence suggests that using smaller catheters reduces IV related pain, does not destroy red blood cells, and can be used for routine transfusions in adults. The results of this study can help improve IV quality and safety for blood transfusions and ultimately enhance patient outcomes.

Task: To reword the entire text using better language and make it unique with natural language.

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9. Perez, L. F., & Darrow, B. (2023). Impact of flow rate and catheter diameter on hemolysis during blood transfusions utilizing canine packed red blood cells. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.22.07.0335

10. Rafii, F., Jan Amiri, M., Dehnad, A., & Haghani, H. (2016). Effectiveness of workshop and multimedia training methodologies on nurses’ knowledge and performance regarding blood transfusion. Journal of Client-Centered Nursing Care, 223–230. https://doi.org/10.32598/jccnc.2.4.223

11. Rudrappan R. B. (2019). Evaluation of Knowledge and Practices of Nurses and Paramedics in Blood Transfusion Services – A survey in states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. Journal of education and health promotion, 8, 48. https://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_293_18

12. Stupnyckyj, C., Smolarek, S., Reeves, C., McKeith, J., & Magnan, M. (2014). Changing policies and practices regarding blood transfusion. AJN, American Journal of Nursing, 114(12), 50–59. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.naj.0000457412.68716.3b

13. US Blood Supply Facts. Facts About Blood Supply in the U.S. | Red Cross Blood Services. (n.d.). Retrieved April 13, 2023, from https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/how-blood-donations-help/blood-needs-blood-supply.html#:~:text=Every%202%20seconds%20someone%20in,every%20day%20in%20the%20U.%20S.

14. QSEN. (2020). Quality and Safety Education for Nurses. QSEN Competencies. Retrieved April 13, 2023, from https://qsen.org/competencies/pre-licensure-ksas/.

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1. Acquillo, G. (2007). Determining the Ideal Flow Rate for Blood Transfusions. Journal of the Association for Vascular Access, 12(4), 225–226. https://doi.org/10.2309/java.12-4-9

2. Beecham, GB., Tackling, G. (2022, July 25). Peripheral Line Placement. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. Retrieved April 12 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539795/

3. Blood Transfusions in Adults. Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2019, November 19). Retrieved April 13, 2023, from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/blood-transfusions-in-adults

4. de la Roche, M. R. P., & Gauthier, L. (1993). Effects of Dilution, Pressure, and Catheter Size on Rapid Transfusion of Packed Red Blood Cells. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 22(10), 1551–1555. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0196-0644(05)81257-0

5. Hadaway, L. Y. N. N. (2002). Estimating I.V. Needle Size. Nursing, 32(7), 10–12. https://doi.org/10.1097/00152193-200207000-00003

6. Harewood, J., Ramsey, A., Master, SR. (2022, July 18). A Comprehensive Guide to Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. Retrieved April 12 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448158/

7. Jani, B., & Rajkumar, C. (2006). Aging and Vascular Aging. Postgraduate Medical Journal, 82(968), 357–362. https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.2005.036053

8. Lotterman, S., Sharma, S. (2022). Simplifying Blood Transfusions. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. Retrieved April 13 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499824/

9. Perez, L. F., & Darrow, B. (2023). Determining the Impact of Flow Rate and Catheter Diameter on Hemolysis during Blood Transfusions Using Canine Packed Red Blood Cells. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.22.07.0335

10. Rafii, F., Jan Amiri, M., Dehnad, A., & Haghani, H. (2016). The Effectiveness of Workshop and Multimedia Training Methods on Enhancing Nurses’ Knowledge and Performance in Blood Transfusion. Journal of Client-Centered Nursing Care, 223–230. https://doi.org/10.32598/jccnc.2.4.223

11. Rudrappan R. B. (2019). A Survey of Nurses and Paramedics regarding the Knowledge and Practices in Blood Transfusion Services in the States of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 8, 48. https://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_293_18

12. Stupnyckyj, C., Smolarek, S., Reeves, C., McKeith, J., & Magnan, M. (2014). Transforming Blood Transfusion Policies and Practices. AJN, American Journal of Nursing, 114(12), 50–59. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.naj.0000457412.68716.3b

13. U.S. Blood Supply Facts. Red Cross Blood Services. (n.d.). Retrieved April 13, 2023, from https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/how-blood-donations-help/blood-needs-blood-supply.html#:~:text=Every%202%20seconds%20someone%20in,every%20day%20in%20the%20U.%20S.

14. QSEN. (2020). Ensuring Quality and Safety for Nurses. QSEN Competencies. Retrieved April 13, 2023, from https://qsen.org/competencies/pre-licensure-ksas/.

Here is the revised text:

A post-hoc analysis conducted by van Loon, Korsten, Dierick-van Daele, and Bouwman (2021) examined the impact of the catheter to vein ratio on the success of peripheral intravenous cannulation. The study found that a higher ratio was associated with a lower success rate.

On the other hand, van Loon, Puijn, van Aarle, Dierick-van Daele, and Bouwman (2018) conducted a study on the association between catheter size and pain during insertion of a peripheral intravenous catheter. The study found that the size of the catheter did not affect the level of pain experienced during insertion.

Both studies were published in reputable journals- PLOS ONE and The Journal of Vascular Access, respectively- and provide valuable insights into the field of intravenous cannulation.