Can a Shorter Dwell Time Reduce Infective Complications Associated with the Use of Umbilical Catheters?

Can a Shorter Dwell Time Reduce Infective Complications Associated with the Use of Umbilical Catheters?

Background: Umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) are the standard of care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to administer fluids, parenteral nutrition and medications, although complications may occur, including central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs). However, the dwell time t...

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Main Authors: Martina Buttera, Lucia Corso, Leonardo Casadei, Cinzia Valenza, Francesca Sforza, Francesco Candia, Francesca Miselli, Cecilia Baraldi, Licia Lugli, Alberto Berardi, Lorenzo Iughetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
UVC
CLABSI
central catheters
umbilical catheters
newborn
neonates
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/10/988

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