Re: Statlocks for CVL?? Anyone doing this??
We suture all CVL's at this point. We are participating in a large study of CVL infections, and have had no CVL infections here in almost a year now. Needless to say, our procedures are very meticulous. The Statlocks were trialed here with staff for PIV's, but I don't remember discussion for CVL's at all. To be honest, even for PIV's, they were not generally accepted and seen as an unnecessary expense, as we have not had issues with PIV infections at all. And really no more secure than a good, sterile tape job on a PIV.
I'd say we will stay this course for the time being. I will ask our MD in charge of the study for his opinions regarding suturing vs Statlocks for CVL's...
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