Knowledge and Practices Regarding Prevention of Central Venous Catheter Removal-Associated Air Embolism: A Survey of Nonintensive Care Unit Medical and Nursing Staff

Our survey revealed inappropriately low awareness of CVC removal-associated air embolism risk and low familiarity with CVC removal best-practice recommendations among nonintensive care unit healthcare workers. Staff members with experience of less than 1 year, including interns, were found to have a lower level of knowledge. These findings emphasize the importance of development and distribution an internal hospital protocol and the integration of educational intervention into a preliminary internship program.