Research Article

Nursing actions to prevent infection of central venous catheters: an integrative review

  • Luiz Carlos de Oliveira Junior, Caroline Guilherme, Gunnar Glauco De Cunto Taets, Nelson Andrade Carvalho
    1Especialista em Controle de Infecção relacionada a assistência a saúde, Enfermeiro da Comissão de Controle de Infecção Hospitalar, Hospital Barra D'Or, 2Doutor em Ciências, Professor Adjunto, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, 3PhD in Health Science, Professor Adjunto, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro,. 4Mestre em Ciências da Saúde, Professor Adjunto IV, Universidade Federal Fluminense.
doi https://doi.org/10.15520/ijcrr/2017/8/10/325 Published October 4, 2017 Issue Vol. 8 No. 10 (2017) Section Medical Science
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Abstract

The aim of the study was to demonstrate the most important preventive approach to reduce the risks of central venous catheter (CVC) infection. Methodology: This is an integrative review, between 2009 and 2014, in the LILACS, MEDLINE and SciELO databases. After the selection of the material, a systematic reading of the references was made, analyzing them according to the theme in question, 10 articles were selected. Results: Bloodstream infections are a frequent complication, in which short-term CVCs are the main causes of these infections. The frequency of dressing replacement was the most commonly found in the study. Conclusion: the preventive measures that have the greatest impact in reducing the risks of central venous catheter infection are the implementation of training programs, continuing education and the use of blundles.

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Luiz Carlos de Oliveira Junior, Caroline Guilherme, Gunnar Glauco De Cunto Taets, Nelson Andrade Carvalho . (2017). Nursing actions to prevent infection of central venous catheters: an integrative review. International Journal of Contemporary Research and Review , Vol. 8 No. 10 (2017) . https://doi.org/10.15520/ijcrr/2017/8/10/325