Table 2 Procedural steps correctly performed in pre-test and post-test observation
Procedural stepsa | Pre-test | Post-test |
|---|---|---|
1. Consent obtained | 37.5 % | 68.8 % |
2. Washed hands | 87.5 % | 87.5 % |
3. Calls “time out” | 0 % | 31.3 % |
4. Positions patient | 81.3 % | 100 % |
5. Anatomical location | 81.3 % | 87.5 % |
6. Sterile gloves on | 93.8 % | 93.8 % |
7. Equipment set up | 37.5 % | 75 % |
8. Clean skin | 93.8 % | 93.8 % |
9. Drape patient | 75 % | 93.8 % |
10. Lidocaine drawn up | 6.3 % | 87.5 % |
11. Lidocaine injected | 6.3 % | 87.5 % |
12. Needle orientation | 75 % | 87.5 % |
13. Needle bevel correct | 18.8 % | 75 % |
14. Needle slowly advanced | 68.8 % | 87.5 % |
15. Opening pressure | 37.5 % | 62.5 % |
16. Obtains and collects fluid | 68.8 % | 75 % |
17. Re-inserts stylet at end | 62.5 % | 75 % |
18. Dressing applied | 86.7 % | 100 % |
19. Post-op orders written | 18.8 % | 31.3 % |
20. Correct labs ordered | 75 % | 81.3 % |
21. Sterile technique maintained | 87.5 % | 68.8 % |
Overall average: | 58 % | 80 % |