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A Protocol to Set Up Needle-Free Connector with Positive Displacement on Central Venous Catheter in Intensive Care Unit
Published on: July 13, 2019
Caring for patients with cancer through nursing knowledge of IV connectors
Cynthia Chernecky1, Denise Macklin, Lindsey Casella
1School of Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, USA. cchernecky@mcg.edu
Abstract:
Knowledge about the three different types of IV connectors (negative, positive, and neutral) is imperative to cancer care as specific and distinct interventions can help prevent occlusions and catheter-related bloodstream infections that can lead to increased morbidity with infections and loss of treatment time and mortality. Nurses have responsibilities associated with nursing research, education, and evidence-based practice that should support the outcomes of best patient care when using IV connectors.
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