Is biopatch or chlorhexidine impregnated dressings in any best practice bundles. We do not use them at our hospital due to a low infection rate (not 0 but close) We are trying to get them to use them on central lines on our at least our LVAD patients. We need proof that this practice would be beneficial and cost-effective.Thanks. Debbie G.
All studies are on the CHG sponge. None published on the CHG gel dressing yet. This is not part of a bundle but it is addressed by CDC guidelines for use on short term catheters. Use on long term catheters after the first week of dwell may not be beneficial because the greatest infection risk comes from hub manipulation at that point. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861
Review CDC recommendations for CHG sponge which is now a 1B category
Reference list of articles to support usage is in CDC 2011 guidelines
Kathy Kokotis
Bard Access Systems