Table 1 Summary of potential quality indicator themes and measures
Themes | Measures |
|---|---|
Dose prescription | High vs. low dose |
Dose delivery | Percentage of prescribed dose delivered |
Anticoagulation selection | Heparin vs. citrate vs. none |
Anticoagulation monitoring | PTT monitoring, citrate monitoring |
Anticoagulation complications | Bleeding, hypocalcaemia, incidence of HIT |
Treatment interruption | Number of interruptions and duration of interruptions; time to establish new circuit |
Catheter-related issues | Infections, bleeding, obstruction/thrombosis |
Circuit-related issues | Filter clotting, pressure alarming |