Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: A pilot randomized controlled trial

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Rickard, Claire M., Flynn, Julie, Larsen, Emily, Mihala, Gabor, Playford, E Geoffrey, Shaw, Joanie, Keogh, Samantha, Ullman, Amanda, Zhang, Li, Gavin, Nicole, Kleidon, Tricia, Chopra, Vineet, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Rocha, Patricia Kuerten and Marsh, Nicole. 2021. "Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: A pilot randomized controlled trial." American Journal of Infection Control. 49 (2), pp. 269-273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2020.07.026
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Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: A pilot randomized controlled trial

ERA Journal ID15641
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsRickard, Claire M. (Author), Flynn, Julie (Author), Larsen, Emily (Author), Mihala, Gabor (Author), Playford, E Geoffrey (Author), Shaw, Joanie (Author), Keogh, Samantha (Author), Ullman, Amanda (Author), Zhang, Li (Author), Gavin, Nicole (Author), Kleidon, Tricia (Author), Chopra, Vineet (Author), McCarthy, Alexandra L. (Author), Rocha, Patricia Kuerten (Author) and Marsh, Nicole (Author)
Journal TitleAmerican Journal of Infection Control
Journal Citation49 (2), pp. 269-273
Number of Pages5
Year2021
Place of PublicationUnited States
ISSN0161-6005
0196-6553
1527-3296
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2020.07.026
Web Address (URL)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196655320307318
Abstract

Pilot randomized controlled trial (180 patients) of needleless connector decontamination. Central line-associated bloodstream infection occurred in 2% (1/61) of 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe, 2% (1/59) of 70% IPA cap, and zero (0/58) infections in 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% IPA wipe patients. Larger definitive trials are feasible and needed.

KeywordsCatheter related infections; Catheterization; Central venous; Chlorhexidine gluconate; Infection control; Isopropyl alcohol
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020420506. Sub-acute care
420501. Acute care
Byline AffiliationsGriffith University
Department of Health, Queensland
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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