17 Jan CVC MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL FOR HAEMODIALYSIS WITH SILVER
When looking for sources of inspiration for developing a CVC management protocol, we realized that international guidelines often encourage the use of chlorhexidine for skin antisepsis. These guidelines are not always clear regarding its use, its concentration, the type of solution, whether aqueous or alcoholic etc.
In addition, any interaction and the safety of this substance with the materials that make up the CVC are not taken into account.
These unanswered questions prompted us to verify the efficacy of alternative products to Chlorhexidine in alcohol, and their tolerability by the materials in order to create an ad hoc protocol for our operational reality.
What can be used in the case of broken skin, redness, erosion and exit-site infection?
We tested Emodial’s EXIT-PAD AG, an advanced silver ion dressing.
Find out about the results.
