Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: A pilot randomized controlled trial
- PMID: 32735809
- DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.07.026
Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Abstract
Pilot randomized controlled trial (180 patients) of needleless connector decontamination. Central line-associated bloodstream infection occurred in 2% (1/61) of 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe, 2% (1/59) of 70% IPA cap, and zero (0/58) infections in 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% IPA wipe patients. Larger definitive trials are feasible and needed.
Keywords: Catheter related infections; Catheterization; Central venous; Chlorhexidine gluconate; Infection control; Isopropyl alcohol.
Copyright © 2020 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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