Table 2 Strategies proposed by experts to allow a reduction of catheter-related infection
For the catheter insertion | During catheter care |
|---|---|
Hand hygiene | Hand hygiene |
Maximum hygiene and asepsis measures (cap, mask, sterile gown, sterile gloves, large sterile fields) | Regular inspection of dressings Change semipermeable transparent dressings every 7Â days (except in the case of detachment, soiling or bleeding) |
2% Chlorhexidine-alcohol for skin antisepsis | Change of tubing after 96Â h (or after 24Â h in the case of lipids or blood products). |
Disinfect valves before accessing or manipulating open systems on a sterile compress or an alcohol compress | |
Remove the catheter as soon as it is no longer necessary |