We describe two measures adopted in hemodialysis outpatient population in order to reduce Central Venous Catheter (CVC) related infections. The first is a nurse staff training in the field project and the second deals with the employment of chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing devices. These actions were performed after high infection rates were observed through a dedicated register.

["Getting to zero infections" in hemodialysis]

Leonardi, Gianluca;Nappo, Angelo;Dolla, Caterina;Di Vico, Maria Cristina;Diena, Davide;Linsalata, Antonio;Biancone, Luigi
2015-01-01

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We describe two measures adopted in hemodialysis outpatient population in order to reduce Central Venous Catheter (CVC) related infections. The first is a nurse staff training in the field project and the second deals with the employment of chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing devices. These actions were performed after high infection rates were observed through a dedicated register.
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Catheter-Related Infections; Chlorhexidine; Humans; Bandages; Education, Nursing; Renal Dialysis
Leonardi, Gianluca; Finotto, Giuseppe; Talaia, Marinella; Nappo, Angelo; Dolla, Caterina; Di Vico, Maria Cristina; Diena, Davide; Linsalata, Antonio; ...espandi
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