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Techniques to Prevent Central Venous Catheter Infections: Products, Research, and RecommendationsUniversity of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Nursing Education and Development, Clinical Coordinator IV Therapy, Madison, Wisconsin Correspondence: Correspondence: Jane Banton, RN, BSN, CRNI, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792. Electronic mail may be sent to ja.banton{at}hosp.wisc.edu. Central venous catheters (CVCs) are commonly used to deliver a variety of therapies such as chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition. It is well known that there are complications associated with CVCs; a major complication is catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI). Many strategies exist to prevent CVC complications and CRBSI. This paper will focus on the fight against CRBSI using 3 products at the catheter insertion site: 2% chlorhexidine, BioPatch, and transparent split dressings. Lists of key recommendations from national organizations for infection prevention are included.
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