Infectious Risk of Arterial Lines: A Narrative Review
Authors' conclusion
The majority of these studies are limited by small sample sizes and single-center designs
Study context
- Outcome
- Arterial catheter-related bloodstream infection
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Arterial catheter-related bloodstream infections a significant healthcare burden; incidence commonly underestimated in clinical practice
- Adherence to CDC-recommended practices inconsistent
- Interventions studied: barrier precautions, cutaneous antisepsis, insertion site selection, dressings, chlorhexidine-impregnated sponges, duration of catheter placement with or without replacement
- Most studies limited by small sample sizes and single-centre designs
Original publication
Infectious Risk of Arterial Lines: A Narrative Review. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. Published 30 June 2023. doi:10.
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