Lines/Drains/Airways (LDAs) are flowsheet groups used to document the insertion, removal, and properties of lines, tubes, drains, airways, and wounds. Catheters and IVs are examples of LDAs.

Resources

The following resources provide information on LDA functionality

• Add a Removal Date - (Handout) The process for adding a Removal Date to an LDA is covered.

• Central Line Insertion - (Handout) For central line and PICC line insertion, or dialysis catheters, the workflow begins with a provider placing the appropriate Order Set. The nurse then acknowledges the orders and documents the TimeOut and Checklist prior to the start of the procedure. Finally, the Checklist documentation is reviewed and a Bedside Procedure Note is created by the provider using NoteWriter.

• Manage LDAs Using the LDA Avatar (INP085) - (Elearning: 4 min) Explore the LDA Avatar and use it to add, remove, and assess LDAs.

• LDA Avatar (POSS104) - (Video: 1 min) Learn how to review, assess, add, and remove LDAs and wounds using a visual representation of the body.

• LDAs in Rover - (Handout) Nurses can add, document, and remove lines, drains, and airways on the go with the Rover mobile app.

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