title: Hemodialysis catheter exit site care.
abstract: Tunneled, cuffed central venous catheters are used extensively throughout the hemodialysis patient population as a permanent arterio-venous access. One of the major complications associated with these devices is infection. The strategies aimed at reducing catheter-related infection include nurse-patient ratio, use of barrier precautions, hand washing, ointments, dressings, and skin antiseptics. The intent of this paper is to examine the types of skin antiseptics and compare their effectiveness.
authors.affiliation: WC McKenzie Center, University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Canada.
authors.forename: Colleen M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Astle
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local