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    Dear All,

    Could people please advise on the management of PICC line dressings when an antiseptic impregnated patch is used in regards to

    a) frequency of PICC line dressings

    b) antiseptic impregnated patches

    We have two streams guiding our discussion and management of PICC lines at the moment.
    I am receiving arguments that the ‘exist site’ cannot be observed properly with the patch insitu and the patch “always” requires changing next day as blood soaked. The patch product use recommends changing if blood stained.

    Is anyone dealing with a similar issue and how have they managed this?

    Regards

    Phillipa Parsons
    Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Coordinator
    Cabrini Health
    183 Wattletree Rd
    Malvern Vic 3144
    03 9508 1577
    0400 369 741

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    Hi Phillipa,

    a) PICC (and other CVAD) dressings, if a transparent semi-permeable
    dressing is used, should be changed every 7 days or as required i.e
    blood or moisture under dressing, poor skin adherence due to
    diaphoresis, etc.

    b) Antiseptic impregnated patch or sponge dressing should be
    changed with the dressing or unless saturated with blood or fluid, based
    on the manufacturers guidelines and evidence-based literature..

    I would be looking at the current practice guidelines CDC, INS, AVA,
    CNSA and ONS to support your practice, which should be evidence-based.

    Here is the standards from INS (Infusion Nurses Society – USA 2011)
    below.

    Please feel free to contact me directly should you require further
    information.

    Tim..

    46. VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE SITE CARE AND DRESSING CHANGES

    Standard

    46.1 Vascular access device (VAD) site care and dressing

    changes, including frequency of procedure and type

    of antiseptic and dressing, shall be established in organizational

    policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines.

    46.2 The nurse shall be competent in performing VAD

    site care and dressing changes.

    46.3 VAD site care and dressing changes shall be performed

    at established intervals and immediately if the

    dressing integrity becomes compromised, if moisture,

    drainage, or blood is present, or if signs and symptoms

    of site infection are present.

    46.4 A sterile dressing shall be applied and maintained

    on VADs.

    Practice Criteria

    A. Routine site care and dressing changes are not

    performed on short peripheral catheters unless

    the dressing is soiled or no longer intact.1 (V)

    B. Central vascular access device (CVAD) site care

    and dressing changes should include the following:

    removal of the existing dressing, cleansing of

    the catheter-skin junction with appropriate antiseptic

    solution(s), replacement of the stabilization

    device if used, and application of a sterile dressing

    (see Standard 36, Vascular Access Device

    Stabilization).2-4 (V)

    C. Chlorhexidine solution is preferred for skin antisepsis

    as part of VAD site care. One percent to two percent

    tincture of iodine, iodophor (povidone-iodine),

    and 70% alcohol may also be used. Chlorhexidine

    is not recommended for infants under 2 months of

    age.2,5-8 (I)

    D. For infants under 2 months of age or pediatric

    patients with compromised skin integrity, dried

    povidone-iodine should be removed with normal

    saline wipes or sterile water.9 (V)

    E. CVAD site care frequency is based on the type of

    dressing; transparent semipermeable (TSM) dressings

    should be changed every 5-7 days, and gauze

    dressings should be changed every 2 days. While

    the evidence does not support one type of dressing

    over another, gauze is preferable to TSM if the

    patient is diaphoretic, or if the site is oozing or

    bleeding. In the event of drainage, site tenderness,

    other signs of infection, or loss of dressing integrity,

    the dressing should be changed sooner, allowing

    the opportunity to closely assess, cleanse, and

    disinfect the site.2,3,8,10 (II)

    F. Placement of a gauze dressing under a transparent

    dressing should be considered a gauze dressing

    and changed every 2 days. If gauze is used to

    support the wings of a noncoring needle in an

    implanted port and does not obscure the insertion

    site, it is not considered a gauze dressing.3

    (V)

    G. The use of a chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing

    with short-term CVADs should be considered in

    patients older than 2 months of age as an additional

    catheter-related bloodstream infection

    (CR-BSI) prevention measure.2,11-13 (I)

    H. With a well-healed tunneled CVAD, consideration

    may be given to no dressing.14 (III)

    I. The catheter-skin junction site should be visually

    inspected or palpated daily for tenderness through

    the intact dressing; for patients receiving outpatient

    or home care, the patient should be instructed

    to check the VAD site and dressing every day

    for signs of infection and to report such changes or

    dressing dislodgment immediately to the health

    care provider.1,3 (V)

    J. Gauze, bandages, or any dressing material that

    may obstruct visualization of the catheter-skin

    junction and/or constrict the extremity should not

    be used (see Standard 38, Site Protection).1,4 (V)

    K. The dressing should be labeled with the following

    information: date, time, and initials of the nurse

    performing the dressing change.1,3,4 (V)

    L. Sterile gloves should be worn when performing

    CVAD site care. The use of a mask during access

    is often recommended; however, it remains an

    unresolved issue due to lack of research.2,3,15,16

    (IV)

    REFERENCES

    1. Perucca R. Peripheral venous access devices. In: Alexander M,

    Corrigan A, Gorski L, Hankins J, Perucca R, eds. Infusion

    Saunders/Elsevier; 2010:456-479.

    2. Marschall J, Mermel LA, Classen D, et al; Society for Hospital

    Epidemiology. Strategies to Prevent CLABSI. Strategies to prevent

    central line-associated bloodstream infections in acute care

    hospitals. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008;29 (suppl 1):

    S22-S30.

    3. Gorski L, Hunter M. Central venous access devices: care, maintenance

    and potential complications. In: Alexander M, Corrigan A,

    Gorski L, Hankins J, Perucca, R. eds. Infusion Nursing: An

    Evidence-Based Approach. 3rd ed. St Louis, MO: Saunders/Elsevier;

    2010:496-498.

    4. Phillips, LD. Techniques for initiation and maintenance of

    peripheral infusion therapy. In: Manual of I.V. Therapeutics:

    Evidence-Based Practice for Infusion Therapy. 5th ed. Philadelphia,

    5. Chaiyakunapruk N, Veenstra DL, Lipsky BA, Saint S. Chlorhexidine

    compared with povidone-iodine solution for vascular catheter-site

    care: meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med. 2002;136(11):792-801.

    6. Hibbard JJ. Analysis comparing the antimicrobial activity and safety

    of current antiseptic agents. J Infus Nurs. 2005;28(3):194-207.

    7. National Kidney Foundation/Dialysis Outcomes Quality

    Initiative. Clinical practice guidelines for vascular access: update

    2000. Am J Kidney Dis. 2001;37(suppl 1):S137-S181.

    8. Safdar N, Kluger DM, Maki DG. A review of risk factors for

    catheter-related bloodstream infection caused by percutaneously

    inserted, noncuffed central venous catheters: implications for
    preventive

    strategies. Medicine (Baltimore). 2002;81(6):466-479.

    9. Doellman D, Pettit J, Catudal P, Buckner J, Burns D, Frey AM;

    Association for Vascular Access. Best practice guidelines in the

    care and maintenance of pediatric central venous catheters. 2010;

    PEDIVAN.

    10. Gilles D, O’Riordan L, Carr D, et al. Gauze and tape and transparent

    polyurethane dressings for central venous catheters.

    Cochrane Review. In: The Cochrane Library, Chichester, UK:

    John Wiley & Sons; 2004.

    11. Yong-Gang L, Hong-Lin D, Wang L. Chlorhexidine-impregnated

    sponges and prevention of catheter-related infections. JAMA.

    2009;302(4):379.

    12. Ho KM, Litton E. Use of chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing to

    prevent vascular and epidural catheter colonization and infection:

    a meta-analysis. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2006;58:281-287.

    13. Garland JS, Alex CP, Mueller CD, et al. A randomized trial comparing

    povidone-iodine to a chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated

    dressing for prevention of central venous catheter infections in

    neonates. Pediatrics. 2001;107(6):1431-1436.

    14. Olson K, Rennie RP, Hanson J, et al. Evaluation of a no-dressing

    intervention for tunneled central catheter exit sites. J Infus Nurs.

    2004;27(1):37-44.

    15. Phillips, LD. Techniques for initiation and maintenance of central

    venous access. In: Manual of I.V. Therapeutics: Evidence-Based

    Practice for Infusion Therapy. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: FA Davis;

    2010:458-545.

    16. Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Access Device Guidelines:

    Recommendations for Nursing Practice and Education. 2nd ed.

    Pittsburgh, PA: ONS; 2004.

    Timothy R. Spencer, RN, APN, DipAppSci, Bach.Health, ICCert.
    Clinical Nurse Consultant, Central Venous Access & Parenteral Nutrition
    Service

    Conjoint Lecturer, South West Sydney Clinical School | Faculty of
    Medicine | University of NSW
    Dept of Intensive Care, Level 2, Clinical Building, Liverpool Hospital,
    Elizabeth Street, Liverpool, 2170, NSW, Australia
    Tel (+61) 2 8738 3603 | Fax (+61) 2 8738 3551 | Mob +61 (0)409 463 428 |
    Tim.Spencer@sswahs.nsw.gov.au | Timothy.Spencer@unsw.edu.au

    Behalf Of Parsons, Phillipa

    Dear All,

    Could people please advise on the management of PICC line dressings when
    an antiseptic impregnated patch is used in regards to

    a) frequency of PICC line dressings

    b) antiseptic impregnated patches

    We have two streams guiding our discussion and management of PICC lines
    at the moment.

    I am receiving arguments that the ‘exist site’ cannot be observed
    properly with the patch insitu and the patch “always” requires changing
    next day as blood soaked. The patch product use recommends changing if
    blood stained.

    Is anyone dealing with a similar issue and how have they managed this?

    Regards

    Phillipa Parsons

    Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Coordinator

    Cabrini Health

    183 Wattletree Rd

    Malvern Vic 3144

    03 9508 1577

    0400 369 741

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    #69946
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    Hi Phillipa
    I was just about to put something on the AICA list myself as we are
    having similar issues particularly around the use of
    chlorhexidine-impregnated sponges or dressings. Whilst we are using them
    routinely in ICU for CVCs, we are meeting with resistance from our
    oncology staff about using them routinely for all PICC line dressings in
    our oncology and haematology patients. In ICU we have the option of both
    the sponges and the transparent dressings depending on clinician
    preference – as you have stated some people like to able to view the
    exit site. Also we are wondering if it might be more sensible to dress
    PICC lines with a gauze dressing when they are inserted but changing to
    a chlorhexidine-impregnated sponges or dressings when changing the
    dressing 24 hours later? All advice would be gratefully received!!
    Kind regards
    Mary

    Mary Willimann I Clinical Nurse Consultant – Infection Prevention &
    Control I St John of God Subiaco Hospital
    Level 3, 12 Salvado Road SUBIACO WA 6008
    P: 08 9382 6220 F: 08 9382 6785 E: mary.willimann@sjog.org.au

    >>> “Parsons, Phillipa” 18/04/2013 9:18 AM
    >>>

    Dear All,
    Could people please advise on the management of PICC line dressings
    when an antiseptic impregnated patch is used in regards to
    a) frequency of PICC line dressings
    b) antiseptic impregnated patches
    We have two streams guiding our discussion and management of PICC lines
    at the moment.
    I am receiving arguments that the exist site cannot be observed
    properly with the patch insitu and the patch always requires changing
    next day as blood soaked. The patch product use recommends changing if
    blood stained.
    Is anyone dealing with a similar issue and how have they managed this?
    Regards
    Phillipa Parsons
    Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Coordinator
    Cabrini Health
    183 Wattletree Rd
    Malvern Vic 3144
    03 9508 1577
    0400 369 741

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    #69947
    Tim Spencer
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    Hi Mary,

    This is a wise move gauze square under dressing and change to CHG sponge at 24hrs post insertion. Quite widely practised within the USA also.

    It saves wastage costs in changing CHG sponge dressing twice in 24hrs if its contaminated with blood post insertion, etc.

    We have just implemented hospital-wide use of a CHG sponge dressing after using in ICU and Haem/Onc for the last 4 years.

    CLAB rates are quite low already, but we standardised its use to give every patient the benefit, rather than just using it on specific groups/types of patients and devices.

    This also allows for greater compliance with using the device in the care and maintenance when the patient goes to the ward.

    There is much supportive literature that supports the use of a CHG impregnated sponge on an insertion site, including 2 good RCTs.

    Using the literature to support your case will be imperative. J

    Getting past the covered exit site is hard, but there needs to be faith in the product that it is doing its job correctly this will show in an infection rate reduction generally.

    PICC lines are well documented to have LOWER infection rates than your standard chest CVCs (IJ/Subclavian/Axillary Vein), so I would consider its use based on your overall infection rates for both CVC and PICCs.

    Do you happen to use impregnated CVCs at all?

    Tim..

    Timothy R. Spencer, RN, APN, DipAppSci, Bach.Health, ICCert.
    Clinical Nurse Consultant, Central Venous Access & Parenteral Nutrition Service

    Conjoint Lecturer, South West Sydney Clinical School | Faculty of Medicine | University of NSW
    Dept of Intensive Care, Level 2, Clinical Building, Liverpool Hospital, Elizabeth Street, Liverpool, 2170, NSW, Australia
    Tel (+61) 2 8738 3603 | Fax (+61) 2 8738 3551 | Mob +61 (0)409 463 428 | Tim.Spencer@sswahs.nsw.gov.au | Timothy.Spencer@unsw.edu.au

    From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Mary Willimann
    Sent: Thursday, 18 April 2013 12:45 PM
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    Subject: Re: PICC Line Dressings

    Hi Phillipa

    I was just about to put something on the AICA list myself as we are having similar issues particularly around the use of chlorhexidine-impregnated sponges or dressings. Whilst we are using them routinely in ICU for CVCs, we are meeting with resistance from our oncology staff about using them routinely for all PICC line dressings in our oncology and haematology patients. In ICU we have the option of both the sponges and the transparent dressings depending on clinician preference – as you have stated some people like to able to view the exit site. Also we are wondering if it might be more sensible to dress PICC lines with a gauze dressing when they are inserted but changing to a chlorhexidine-impregnated sponges or dressings when changing the dressing 24 hours later? All advice would be gratefully received!!

    Kind regards

    Mary

    Mary Willimann I Clinical Nurse Consultant – Infection Prevention & Control I St John of God Subiaco Hospital

    Level 3, 12 Salvado Road SUBIACO WA 6008

    P: 08 9382 6220 F: 08 9382 6785 E: mary.willimann@sjog.org.au

    >>> “Parsons, Phillipa” 18/04/2013 9:18 AM >>>

    Dear All,

    Could people please advise on the management of PICC line dressings when an antiseptic impregnated patch is used in regards to

    a) frequency of PICC line dressings

    b) antiseptic impregnated patches

    We have two streams guiding our discussion and management of PICC lines at the moment.

    I am receiving arguments that the exist site cannot be observed properly with the patch insitu and the patch always requires changing next day as blood soaked. The patch product use recommends changing if blood stained.

    Is anyone dealing with a similar issue and how have they managed this?

    Regards

    Phillipa Parsons

    Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Coordinator

    Cabrini Health

    183 Wattletree Rd

    Malvern Vic 3144

    03 9508 1577

    0400 369 741

    Email: pparsons@cabrini.com.au

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    #69956
    HIP Consultancy
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    The CDC Environmental Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities warns of the generation of aerosols from cleaning chemical, especially if the cleaning chemical happen to be contaminated. The CDC recommends;

    Application of contaminated cleaning solutions, particularly from small quantity aerosol spray bottles or with equipment that might generate aerosols during operation, should be avoided, especially in high-risk patient areas.992, 993 Making sufficient fresh cleaning solution for daily cleaning, discarding any remaining solution, and drying out the container will help to minimize the degree of bacterial contamination. Containers that dispense liquid as opposed to spray-nozzle dispensers (e.g., quart-sized dishwashing liquid bottles) can be used to apply detergent/disinfectants to surfaces and then to cleaning cloths with minimal aerosol generation.

    Dispensed diluted chemicals are unstable as they do not contain any preservatives etc like ready to use chemicals do and grow bacteria very easily, which is why they must be dispensed every day / prior to use and then discarded at the end of each day / end of shift / after use as per manufacturers instructions. Best Practice is to use pour caps or pre-impregnated cleaning wipes.

    Cheers

    Cath Wade

    Director

    Healthcare & Infection Prevention

    Hi All,

    Would anyone know if there are any reasons for not using Trigger Bottles in healthcare housekeeping settings, please? Some of our bottles tips over easily and cause spills and stains. We are looking at color coded containers which will transfer the liquid to the trigger bottles.

    Does anyone have any suggestions or experience please?

    Kind Regards

    Franciska Ferreira

    INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL /WOUND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

    Burnside War Memorial Hospital

    120 Kensington Road, Toorak Gardens, SA 5056

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