IV dressing practice compliance
Abstract:
Using intravascular catheter dressing audit data, we evaluated factors associated with non-compliant dressing. Male sex and gauze dressing had a higher risk of non-compliant dressing; presence of one or more lumens infusing, central venous catheter, PICC line, implantable port and contact precautions were associated with a lower risk of non-compliant dressing.
Reference:
Munigala S, Wood H, Fox J, Gasama H, Russel R, Warren DK. Predictors for non-compliant intra-vascular catheter insertion site dressings at a large academic center. Am J Infect Control. 2024 Dec 17:S0196-6553(24)00900-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.12.010. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39701420.