Closed intravenous systems for central vascular access: A difference maker for CLABSI rates in neonates?
Matheus F P T van RensKevin HugillAirene L V FranciaMohamad Adnan MahmahAfaf Boulous J Al ShadadImelda Caseres ChiucoKrisha L P GarciaPublished in: The journal of vascular access (2022)
Utilization of a pre-assembled closed IV administration set was associated with a reduction in CLABSI rates. The study results suggest that using a pre-assembled closed IV set concurrently with evidence-based central line infection control interventions can help attain extended periods of zero CLABSI.