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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
National survey of suboptimal and unnecessary practices for central line placement and management in Thailand
Anucha Apisarnthanarak1, Thana Khawcharoenporn, Linda M Mundy
1Division of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University Hospital, Pathumthani, Thailand. anapisarn@yahoo.com
Abstract:
We conducted a national survey among hospitals in Thailand regarding practices associated with central line placement and management. Results of the survey identified that both suboptimal and unnecessary practices are being conducted. Connectors and hubs were not disinfected before access (49%), multidose vial use (43%), and routine culture of catheter tips (21%). Physician leadership and designated catheter insertion teams were associated with less unnecessary or suboptimal reported practices.
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