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CHANGING CENTRAL CATHETER BEFORE ADMISSION ICU

Posted in: Infection control | Specialist nursing areas

7-May-2009 5:44 pm

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Gage

Gage

Location: Milton Keynes
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13-Oct-2009 1:45 am

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.

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