Prevention of Catheter-Related Infections and Complications: A Narrative Literature Review of Vascular Care and Maintenance
Conclusions: Improving adherence to hub disinfection, along with catheter care and maintenance protocols, is essential for the prevention of CRIs. Further, innovative approaches for simplifying protocols and “forcing function” may increase compliance with CRBSI prevention strategies. In our practice...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2025-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Vascular Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ijvm/1427129 |
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| Summary: | Conclusions: Improving adherence to hub disinfection, along with catheter care and maintenance protocols, is essential for the prevention of CRIs. Further, innovative approaches for simplifying protocols and “forcing function” may increase compliance with CRBSI prevention strategies. In our practice, we routinely use disinfection caps in addition to standard scrubbing and flushing, alongside increased training and monitoring procedures. Additional studies are needed to assess which individual or combination prevention strategies are most efficacious and feasible in the post-COVID-19 era. |
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| ISSN: | 2090-2832 |