We have been using betadine ointment when D/C enntral line. I recently checked the CDC guidelines and they don't recommend an antibiotic. But I will continue to follow INS guidelines.
Margaret Nicastro, CRNI,OCN 147 Gettys Street P.O. Box 3786 Gettysburg, PA 17325-0786 717-337-4312 option 2 717-337-4485 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.wellspan.org -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 9:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 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 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email may contain confidential health information that is legally privileged. This information is intended for the use of the named recipient(s). The authorized recipient of this information is prohibited from disclosing this information to any party unless required to do so by law or regulation and is required to destroy the information after its stated need has been fulfilled. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this email is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail message in error, please notify the sender immediately to arrange disposition of the information.
