SecurAcath offers significant cost savings
compared to adhesive stabilisation devices and sutures
(Hughes, 2014); a catheter that has moved (causing phlebitis)
will need to be replaced. This has additional costs implications
in terms of a new cannula, clinical staff time and replacing
the securement device. It can also assist in the prevention of
allergic reactions to dressings (Hughes, 2014), thrombosis and
unwanted cannula movement (Abdullah et al, 2005).
In addition to securing IV cannulas products like CliniFix
and Statlock can also be used to secure urinary catheters,
reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (Vergidis
and Patel, 2012).