Frequency of change of chlorhexidine-impregnated gel dressings for central venous catheters in critically ill patients

Abstract Objectives: To identify the frequency of change of chlorhexidine-impregnated gel dressings applied in central venous catheter insertion sites, describe reasons for dressing changes, and identify the amount of dressings used per adult patients admitted to an intensive care unit. Methods: D...

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Main Authors: Mariana Ehmke Dolci, Amanda Salles Margatho, Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira Silveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro 2017-09-01
Series:Escola Anna Nery
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Online Access:http://revodonto.bvsalud.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1414-81452017000400221&lng=en&tlng=en