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I have never had problems with gauze dressing post dcing central lines; the possibility of an air embolism is so very remote and I have never experienced it over many years!

Meownsmile: thank you..that is what I have done over the years..I would like to hear from others on whether it is an occlusive or gauze dressing after discontinuing a central line and why?

I am not sure if this is where I post. Would like to hear specifically on how some other hospitals have their procedures read in terms of discontinuing a central line, eg subclavian. Do most of you apply an occlusive dressing? Please comment.