The antibiotic is not now, nor has it even been, the primary reason
for using the ointment. It is the petroleum base in the ointment that
provides the seal to the skin-to-vein tract left with all CVCs and
reduce the risk of air embolism through this tract. Vaseline gauze
will work the same. Lynn
At 12:24 PM -0400 9/22/06, Nicastro, Margaret wrote:
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
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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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