HELLO, I PRACTICE IN BOGOTA COLOMBIA. WE USE TO CHANGE THE CENTRAL CATHETER OF PATIENTS WHO ARE TRANSFERED FROM OTHER HOSPITALS. WE ASSUME THAT IT PREVENTS TRANSFER OF MULTI RESISTANT GERMS FROM ONE HOSPITAL TO ANOTHER. CAN SOMEBODY ADVISE ME IF IT IS CORRECT? IS OK TO DO IT IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM BEFORE GOING TO ICU?
It sounds like a good idea in theory, you just have to remember that its advised not to 'mess' with central lines too often, as every time you do you are introducing infection risks. Central lines, Cannula etc. should normally be changed on a set interval anyway, for example every 3 days.