Innovative dressing and securement of tunneled central venous access devices in pediatrics: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Innovative dressing and securement of tunneled central venous access devices in pediatrics: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Central venous access device (CVAD) associated complications are a preventable source of patient harm, frequently resulting in morbidity and delays to vital treatment. Dressing and securement products are used to prevent infectious and mechanical complications, however current co...

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Main Authors: Amanda J. Ullman, Tricia Kleidon, Victoria Gibson, Craig A. McBride, Gabor Mihala, Marie Cooke, Claire M. Rickard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Central venous catheter
Dressing
Randomized controlled trial
Evidence-based care
Pediatrics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-017-3606-9

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