We use a sterile dressing change tray, which includes the gloves, mask, Chloroprep, and transparent dressing. Our policy is for sterile technique only. We don't feel it is worth the risk.
Do the manufacturer's directions for use address this?
Do the manufacturer's directions for use address this?
Leigh Ann
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Hi, We use "clean" technique. That is, cleansing of the skin with chlorhexidine alcohol allowed to air dry and never touching the cannula, but no sterile gloves etc. We have had this procedure for 15 years or more. We have a very low infection rate. Mats Strömberg, Dept of Oncology, Karolinska University Hospital Den 06-10-12 16.42, skrev "Debbie Potts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Most definitely sterile-however most oncology practices access using > clean technique only. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Lawler, Maureen C. > Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 9:49 AM > To: Fry, Cheryl; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: sterile or "clean" port accesing > > STERILE! > > ________________________________ > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Fry, Cheryl > Sent: Thu 10/12/2006 8:58 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: sterile or "clean" port accesing > > > > > > When accessing implanted ports, what is the current procedure nowadays? > Sterile or "clean"? please share with us your procedure. We understand > we are in the dark ages because we still do it as a sterile procedure? > We need to have dialog with our manager.Thank you! > > Cheryl Fry CRNI > IV Access Nursing > University health Care > Columbia, MO > > > > > > > > >
