Governance & quality
LocSSIPs
Local Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures — the safety frameworks Salford Critical Care follows for ultrasound-guided procedures.
What is a LocSSIP?
A Local Safety Standard for Invasive Procedure is a checklist-style framework adapted for a specific procedure done locally on the unit. It covers consent, time-out checks, equipment, technique, and post-procedure care.
LocSSIPs covered by FUSIC
Vascular accessCentral line insertion — IJV, subclavian, femoral
Ultrasound-guided central line insertion — internal jugular, subclavian, femoral.
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ParacentesisAscitic drainage and diagnostic tap
Ultrasound-guided ascitic drainage and diagnostic tap.
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Pleural drainageThoracocentesis and chest drain insertion
Ultrasound-guided thoracocentesis and chest drain insertion.
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For background and the national framework, see the NHS England safety standards.