Table 1 Summary of audit findings
Technique assessed | No. documented, n (%) |
|---|---|
Patient catheterised | 35 (51) |
Veress insertion | |
Used | 50 (74) |
Intraumbilical site | 43 (63) |
Number of attempts for correct placement | 5 (7) |
Saline test | 33 (49) |
Pressure flow <8 mmHg | 4 (6) |
Both saline and pressure | 1(1) |
Insufflation pressure | 52 (76) |
Insufflation volume | 25 (36) |
Secondary ports under vision | |
Entry | 26 (38) |
Exit | 27 (40) |
Record of port size | 29 (43) |