Efficacy of antimicrobial-impregnated catheters in preventing sepsis post epicutaneo-caval catheter (ECC) removal in neonates: A retrospective study
The study noted a higher, but statistically insignificant, incidence of post removal sepsis when using antimicrobial-impregnated ECCs. This finding raises questions about the effectiveness of antimicrobial ECCs in preventing post-removal sepsis in this patient population. Further randomized trials are needed to assess the role of antimicrobial ECCs amongst neonates and to refine neonatal ECC care strategies.
Authors
- Ashraf Gad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9158-2696)
- Mohamad Adnan Mahmah
- Matheus F. P. T. van Rens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9595-0265)
- Fadi Abdulhay Al Khzzam
- Joy Ann Borromeo Rivera
- Mohammad Ayman Al Khateeb
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (QA)
- Hamad Medical Corporation (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Vascular Access
- Published
- 2024-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298241281640
- Primary Topic
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Hamad Medical Corporation
- Medical Research Council