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HI Barbara,
We currently apply them on insertion and leave where possible for 7 days, however depending on the situation, they may require changing sooner eg, Swan Ganz.
PICC line insertion sites are viewed at 24hrs – if minimal ooze, which the dressing is designed to absorb, they are left intact, otherwise changed.
Regards,
Anita
Anita Lovegrove
Infection Control Consultant
Southern Health
Victoria
Ph 95942623
email: anita.lovegrove@southernhealth.org.au
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Can anyone advise as to current practice & policy recommendations regarding using a CHG dressing on central & PICC lines? There seems to be some debate around whether this should be applied at the time of insertion and left intact or dressing taken down 24 hours after insertion and site cleaned etc.
Kind regards
Barbara Elliott
Coordinator
Infection Prevention & Control
St John of God Hospital Subiaco
tel: 0893826871
fax: 0893817180
email: barbara.elliott@sjog.org.au
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