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Maximal sterile barrier precautions

Posted by on Nov 27, 2008 | 3 Comments

Lee, D.H., Jung, K.Y., Choi, Y.H. (2008) Use of maximal sterile barrier precautions and/or antimicrobial-coated catheters to reduce the risk of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. 29(10), p.947-50.

Abstract:

Central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection is clinically important because of its high mortality rate. This prospective study shows by multivariate analysis that the use of maximal sterile barrier precautions (odds ratio, 5.205 [95% confidence interval, 0.015-1.136]; P=.023) and the use of antimicrobial-coated catheters (odds ratio, 5.269 [95% confidence interval, 0.073-0.814]; P=.022) are independent factors associated with a lowered risk of acquiring a central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection.

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  1. Going to the Hospital for a Catheter? Read this: « Help Your Doc…Help Yourself!
    November 29, 2008

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  2. nancy grimes
    November 30, 2008

    while a midline is considered a peripheral line, are inserters using maximum barrier protection to place them when insetion is with ultrasound?
    I cannot find any information on this………….
    Since catheter infection related to insertion can occur with midlines or picc, then why is the insertion technique less stringent

  3. Andrew Jackson
    November 30, 2008

    Hello Nancy

    Thank you for your comment.

    I would join the IV discussion list on the right of the page and ask you question again.

    Best wishes

    Andrew