How should closed catheter systems be maintained?

Rupp, Mark E, et al. “Adequate disinfection of a split-septum needleless intravascular connector with a 5-second alcohol scrub.” Infection control and hospital epidemiology 33.7 (2012):661-665.
This is a prospective observational clinical survey and laboratory assessment of disinfection procedures.

Aly, Hany, et al. “Is bloodstream infection preventable among premature infants? A tale of two cities.” Pediatrics 115.6 (2005):1513-1518.
Described the protocol for maintaining a closed medication system.

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About Lisa

I have been a Clinical Informationist (aka Medical Librarian) for Emory University since September 2013. Prior to that, I was a Medical Librarian for Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) from March 2007 to August 2013 and served its DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM), Caylor School of Nursing, and allied health programs. From January 2002 - March 2007, I served the Medical Assisting (MA), Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, and Nursing programs at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee. I graduated from The University of Tennessee School of Information Sciences with a Master of Science degree in December 2000. Received a Educational Specialist (EdS) degree in Educational Administration and Supervision with a higher education focus in August 2010 from LMU.

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