This subject will be covered in detail at upcoming spring meetings such as ISN, AACN and APIC. If you cannot attend, be sure to review conference proceedings.
Meanwhile, see the following two relatively recent evidence-based articles: Schilling S, Doellman D, Hutchinson S, Jacobs BR. The impact of needleless connector device design on central venous catheter occlusion in children: a prospective, controlled trial.JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2006 Mar-Apr;30(2):85-90. PMID: 16517952 Niel-Weise, BS, Daha TJ, Van Den Broek PJ.Is there evidence for recommending needleless closed catheter access systems in guidelines? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.vJ Hosp Infect. 2006 Apr;62(4):406-13. Epub 2006 Jan 31. PMID: 16448719 M Hanchett RN Director of Clinical Affairs IgG America -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mary M. Maskell Amirault Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 2:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: latest info on caps vs positive pressure valves Can someone send me in the right direction for the latest info on infections and effectiveness of positive pressure valves for central lines. Are caps not to be used at all to cover ports? Thanks ----------------------------------------- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments may contain confidential information that is protected by law and is for the sole use of the individuals or entities to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this email and destroying all copies of the communication and attachments. Further use, disclosure, copying, distribution of, or reliance upon the contents of this email and attachments is strictly prohibited. To contact Albany Medical Center, or for a copy of our privacy practices, please visit us on the Internet at www.amc.edu.
