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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
Mari Takashima1,2,3, Yukiko Ezure4, Luis Furuya-Kanamori4
1School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia.
Chelating agents and antibiotic locks may prevent central venous access device (CVAD)-associated bloodstream infections in children. Thrombolytic agents can prevent CVAD occlusion, but ethanol may increase risks.
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