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Variation in infection prevention practices for peripherally inserted central venous catheters: A survey of neonatal units in England and Wales.

Caroline FraserKatie HarronLaura DaltonRuth GilbertSam J Oddienull null
Published in: PloS one (2018)
Lack of consistency across NNUs in antiseptic use and low rates of reported CVC care bundle use may reflect the low quality of evidence of the effectiveness and safety of these interventions in NNUs. Clinical trials are needed to quantify benefits and harms of infection prevention practices in NNUs.
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