Can a Shorter Dwell Time Reduce Infective Complications Associated with the Use of Umbilical Catheters?

• Main Authors: Martina Buttera (Author), Lucia Corso (Author), Leonardo Casadei (Author), Cinzia Valenza (Author), Francesca Sforza (Author), Francesco Candia (Author), Francesca Miselli (Author), Cecilia Baraldi (Author), Licia Lugli (Author), Alberto Berardi (Author), Lorenzo Iughetti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) are the standard of care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to administer fluids, parenteral nutrition and medications, although complications may occur, including central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs). However, the dwell time t...