Central venous catheter-related infection and dressing type.
Localised infection and septicaemia are recognised complications of central venous catheterisation. This paper investigates the influence of dressing type on rates of infection by a review of published literature. Semi-permeable transparent dressings are widely used but evidence is accumulating that they increase the risk of infection as compared to dry gauze dressings.
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D001458:Bandages / Q000592:standards*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D007239:Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing; D012307:Risk Factors