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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2021 Feb;49(2):269-273.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.07.026. Epub 2020 Jul 29.

Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: A pilot randomized controlled trial

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Randomized Controlled Trial

Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Claire M Rickard et al. Am J Infect Control. 2021 Feb.
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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.

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