Central venous access device associated infections: recommendations for best practice in home infusion therapy.
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are commonly used for patients who require home infusion therapy. CVAD-associated infections are preventable with attention to hand hygiene, site assessment and care, use of aseptic technique with all infusion therapy-related procedures, and thorough patient education.
Wheaton Franciscan Home Health & Hospice, Milwaukee, WI, USA. lisagorski@hotmail.com
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D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000382:microbiology; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D018718:Home Infusion Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods