The key points of this study are :
Glue is effective for securement only for short peripheral cannulas and PUR epicutaneo-cava catheters and when used with a transparent semipermeable membrane. It is not on neonatal silicone catheters.
At all central venous access devices, glue is effective in minimising local bleeding and is cost-effective as it reduces unscheduled dressing changes.
Glue is probably effective in minimising bacterial contamination for all central venous access devices but should be used only in the first week as replacing it every week may be harmful.
To close skin incisions, glue is effective and cost-effective for all venous access procedures.
Authors: Mauro Pittiruti 1, Maria Giuseppina Annetta 2, Bruno Marche 3, Vito D’Andrea 4, Giancarlo Scoppettuolo 5
Affiliations
1 Vascular Access Specialist and Vascular Access Team Member, Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Catholic University, Rome Italy.
2 Vascular Access Specialist and Vascular Access Team Member, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Catholic University, Rome Italy.
3 Vascular Access Specialist and Vascular Access Team Member, Department of Hematology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Catholic University, Rome Italy.
4 Neonatologist, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Catholic University, Rome Italy.
5 Infectious Disease Specialist, and Consultant for the Vascular Access Team, Department of Infectious Disease, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Catholic University, Rome Italy.
British Journal of Nursing VOL. 31, NO. 8 | Venous Access Securement
