Some method to seal the skin tract is required when removing all
CVCs. The easiest method is to put a petroleum based ointment on a
gauze and cover the puncture site. A triple antibiotic or povidone
iodine ointment could be used, then covered with a gauze and secured
in place for at least 24 hours with either a TSM dressing or tape.
This is derived from the published literature on preventing air
embolism from the past 20 to 30 years. These articles can be found by
doing a search on Medline. I don't remember which articles actually
include this recommendation so can not quote them for you now. Lynn
At 9:06 AM -0400 9/22/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello,
I need help!
Is there any documentation out there that state when you D/C a
central line, you should cover it with vaseline gauze or antiseptic
ointment? I know there are stipulations on the procedure such as
supine/trendlenburg position and valsalva maneuver. Should using
Vaseline gauze or antibiotic ointment be part of the policy? INS
recommends an antiseptic ointment. Is this what everyone is
practicing?
Thanks
Donna
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Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RNC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
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