Bacterial growth under a transparent dressing.
The frequency of dressing changes for transparent dressings used on central lines is a critical issue in maintenance protocols aimed at prevention of catheter-related sepsis. Organisms migrating from the skin down the catheter have been implicated in causing catheter-related sepsis. Bacterial growth patterns under the transparent dressing are important in establishing protocols of care.
Callahan
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School of Health Sciences, Grand Valley State College, Allendale, MI 49401.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000209:etiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology; D013212:Staphylococcus epidermidis / Q000302:isolation & purification